1
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
The company is also restoring the original winding staircase just inside the front entrance with gold rails on the side.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
How juries support democracy In our view, restoring the jury to its original place within the constitutional structure would help revitalize the justice system’s democratic character.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Light scratches in just the poly can be remedied with a 'restoring' product like Rejuvenate.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
This toner is adept at restoring moisture post-cleanse, according to our tester, whose skin skews dry.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
However, baseball has a way of restoring order.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
How juries support democracy In our view, restoring the jury to its original place within the constitutional structure would help revitalize the justice system’s democratic character.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Light scratches in just the poly can be remedied with a 'restoring' product like Rejuvenate.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
This toner is adept at restoring moisture post-cleanse, according to our tester, whose skin skews dry.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
However, baseball has a way of restoring order.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brown spent more than five years in prison for robbery with a deadly weapon before returning home to his mother.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The six returning starters are 12-0, and the five starters elevated from within the program are 10-0.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bianca’s career took her from recreating dust devils (a kind of whirlwinds) on Mars for NASA, to leading cross-functional teams in Berlin and London.—
Lisa Falco,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hairstyle would go on to become a global phenomenon during the show's run, and saw fans of the program flocking to their nearest hair salons with the hopes of recreating the popular look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly enough, the Institute for Coaching Innovation believes that instead of replacing these human pillars, AI can strengthen them.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taking single-function controllers out of the loop and replacing them with a domain computer also cuts latency.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hailey and Justin welcomed their son in August 2024, three months after renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, parent company Oppo is taking its relationship with Hasselblad in a different direction by renewing its partnership with the Swedish firm in July.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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While landscaping won’t date a home the same way building materials will, fresh plantings can take your house far in terms of refreshing the exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Along with its leak-proof, insulated design, the bag is crafted with a convenient on-the-go spigot for refreshing your look or your root beer float.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The airport has brought in a company to build a new private terminal on hallowed ground, renovating what was once the historic Pan Am headquarters building.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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A couple renovating a 130-year-old home was delighted to discover a music box in the attic, although numerous commenters—drawing from various horror movies—joked that the couple was about to have bigger problems.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sumpter’s husband has discovered that the Nipple Nurture Balm is just as effective at soothing and repairing dry, cracked lips.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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