RESTORES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

restores

verb

Definition of restores next

present tense third-person singular of restore

as in revives

to bring back to a former condition or vigor restore an old car

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as in returns

to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf

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Recent Examples of restores No ‘victory image’ for Tehran Ruhe similarly argued that Israel wants to avoid any agreement that restores legitimacy to the Iranian regime without fundamentally weakening it. —

Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 Not always a long-term career, but meaningful work that builds confidence, creates value in communities and restores structure from day one. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Washington should not overlook a program that strengthens families, safeguards a vital trust fund and restores the dignity of work. —

French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026 For many, that time could be better spent sleeping - an activity in which the brain repairs and restores itself. —

Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026 The legislation, which passed the Appropriations Committee unanimously with bipartisan support last week, restores the fund to its original intent and purpose. —

Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026 Dividing spring bulbs restores the proper spacing so that each one can get more sunlight, water, and nutrients to fuel stronger growth. —

Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 The pass-through credit restores some of the deduction by sending 100 percent of a New York City business tax back to business owners. —

Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The Hydro-Screen Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol is an ultra-versatile serum that hydrates, moisturizes, repairs, restores and helps to boost collagen production on the face, neck and even your hands. —

Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026

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As Ukrainians mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, last year’s Russian drone attack revives safety concerns.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.

— Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026