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as in reviving
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returning
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 restoring
But Peter Jackson’s team in New Zealand gave it the Get Back treatment, restoring the footage to life, as Elvis blazes onstage in 1969.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker briefly visited the site Thursday and thanked NPS workers for carefully restoring the displays.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The city should work with land managers — including the state and county — on measures such as cutting gaps in vegetation for firefighter access, maintaining defensible space around community infrastructure and restoring native vegetation, the report said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) on Thursday began restoring the panels that were removed from the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
As the head of the NIH, Bhattacharya has spoken extensively about restoring American’s faith in the federal government’s approach to health and science.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The American Sign Museum houses one of the country's largest collections of historic commercial signage and is known for restoring and displaying neon signs from across the Midwest.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
The most effective skin-care products for crepey skin focus on restoring lipids, sealing in moisture, and supporting collagen.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The solution isn’t ever-tighter calorie restriction but rather restoring metabolic balance.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker briefly visited the site Thursday and thanked NPS workers for carefully restoring the displays.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The city should work with land managers — including the state and county — on measures such as cutting gaps in vegetation for firefighter access, maintaining defensible space around community infrastructure and restoring native vegetation, the report said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) on Thursday began restoring the panels that were removed from the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
As the head of the NIH, Bhattacharya has spoken extensively about restoring American’s faith in the federal government’s approach to health and science.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The American Sign Museum houses one of the country's largest collections of historic commercial signage and is known for restoring and displaying neon signs from across the Midwest.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
The most effective skin-care products for crepey skin focus on restoring lipids, sealing in moisture, and supporting collagen.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The solution isn’t ever-tighter calorie restriction but rather restoring metabolic balance.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Kroger is reviving a decade-old plan to build a grocery store near Keller Town Center.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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If Maara’s first album was a hypnotic escape from reality, the latest is an inner-body experience, amplifying sensuality while still reviving a dancefloor.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit says the men killed were fishing and were returning home when their boat was struck.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Heat schedule precluded more organizational presence, with the team hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at Kaseya Center, where the court a year ago was named in Riley’s honor, and then returning for a practice there Monday ahead of a two-game trip.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Others came to support neighbors and friends who had lost a loved one, or showed up just because community ties grow strong in small mountain towns where people share both the hardships of extreme weather and the joys of recreating outdoors.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Da Realest’s production is much closer to recreating the atmosphere that ruled Flint’s airwaves and blocks this past decade.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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Let the cushion air dry completely before replacing the cover.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Ryan Murphy’s Love Story renewing interest in the couple’s romance, her engagement ring is also back in the spotlight.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The facility drew widespread national attention last month after a photograph of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue bunny hat as he was led away by officers, spread online, renewing concerns about conditions inside Dilley.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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From cheery floral prints to cozy sweater dresses and flattering bodycons, Amazon is a one-stop shop for refreshing your spring travel wardrobe.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Robbie went to work renovating the property almost immediately, refinishing the hardwood floors, renovating and updating the kitchen, and repainting the entire home.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2026
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Justin Mulcahy with the Anne Arundel County Police Department says the victim was renovating his home next door to the auto shop and met up with an acquaintance to discuss possibly renting it out.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, keeping you full, and supporting overall health.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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