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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
Hialeah is set to turn the page today, when Bryan Calvo, 28, is set to be sworn as the youngest mayor in the city’s history, promising a four-year reset focused on professionalism, economic growth, and restoring public trust after years of frustration with city government.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Island custodians began restoring the vegetation in the 1960s—work that continues in the resort’s nursery.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Yet many of his most passionate supporters are vocal about restoring an absolute autocracy.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Also, the hospitality group purchased and is restoring The Lady Kate river cruise boat that has sailed the Connecticut River for decades previously under various names, including Camelot cruises and The Lady Katharine, a nod to the late actress and Connecticut resident Katharine Hepburn.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
From 2016 to 2019, MCR Hotels undertook the project of restoring the historic building into an homage to the era that’s part-hotel, part-museum.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Visitors will be given a rare chance to see how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems, according to a district news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Schwab said the effort is less about looking for criminal behavior than restoring voter trust.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Island custodians began restoring the vegetation in the 1960s—work that continues in the resort’s nursery.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Yet many of his most passionate supporters are vocal about restoring an absolute autocracy.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Also, the hospitality group purchased and is restoring The Lady Kate river cruise boat that has sailed the Connecticut River for decades previously under various names, including Camelot cruises and The Lady Katharine, a nod to the late actress and Connecticut resident Katharine Hepburn.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
From 2016 to 2019, MCR Hotels undertook the project of restoring the historic building into an homage to the era that’s part-hotel, part-museum.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Visitors will be given a rare chance to see how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems, according to a district news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Schwab said the effort is less about looking for criminal behavior than restoring voter trust.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Meanwhile, former volleyball star Tess craves reviving an on-hold career and pursues a job as a coach and even wades into the dating pool.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Liam Delap, who had worked with Walker in Derby’s academy, was loaned from Manchester City by Hull in the summer of 2023 and scored eight goals in 31 Championship appearances, reviving a young career that had failed to ignite during temporary spells at Stoke City and Preston North End.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Heaps is returning home while some other national team stars have gone to Europe in the past year, including defender Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson.—
Romi Bean,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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With some exciting guest designers, an influx of international talent, and some returning big names, there’s plenty in store this season.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hailey Bieber broke the internet yesterday by recreating one of Gisele Bündchen's iconic Victoria's Secret photoshoots.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some mills are recreating the natural fiber’s grain on denim fabrics to give the look of linen without the premium price.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mop the area, allowing at least an hour of drying time before replacing the appliance to ensure lingering moisture is not trapped, creating a breeding ground for mold and mildew.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Louisville sorely misses his ability to get into the paint and generate open looks for others; replacing the impact of an NBA lottery pick is nearly impossible.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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As protests continue nationwide over the death of bystander Renee Good at the hands of a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, one Jackson County legislator has responded by renewing a proposal for greater transparency among law enforcement officers acting locally.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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The firm said momentum continues to build in North America and internationally as organizations prioritize bringing employees together and refreshing their workspaces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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The pair moved a few years later, buying and renovating a hunting cabin in the Catskills in New York.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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The building complex, known as Hudson’s Detroit, is owned by a real estate company of Rocket Companies chairman and billionaire Dan Gilbert, who has been purchasing and renovating properties in Detroit for more than a decade.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Crews are also repairing roads in Topanga Canyon after the fire and ensuing rain damaged them and closed the community to outside traffic.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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While generations of Chastain families kept struggling as farmers, their new family business of selling farm machinery and repairing silos did very well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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