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as in revives
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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Recent Examples of restores
Such news restores your faith in cinema.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, a factory reset restores all of your Roomba’s factory default settings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Dredging restores the main entrance channel to a depth of 25 feet or more.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The process restores performance to near-new condition without altering the original design.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Even if the company restores operations, your data is already out there.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Solving difficult medical cases matters, but so does the trust the process restores in a health system many patients experience as rushed, fragmented, and indifferent.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Lin wrote that the order restores the status quo.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, a factory reset restores all of your Roomba’s factory default settings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Dredging restores the main entrance channel to a depth of 25 feet or more.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The process restores performance to near-new condition without altering the original design.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Even if the company restores operations, your data is already out there.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Solving difficult medical cases matters, but so does the trust the process restores in a health system many patients experience as rushed, fragmented, and indifferent.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Lin wrote that the order restores the status quo.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restores
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some rigidity remains, and when the stimulation is turned off, the tremor returns within seconds.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The neutrino laser adapts this idea but replaces photons with neutrinos.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The room replaces the former cinema room.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Battle of Pennsylvania renews its rivalry in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off in a best-of-seven series.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Artemis II mission — involving a flyby rather than a landing on the moon — renews and rejuvenates our nation’s commitment to space exploration.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The travel-size body wash, body oil, and body lotion are powered by undaria seaweed, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that replenishes the moisture barrier and smooths texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Restores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restores. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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