restoring

verb

present participle of restore
1
as in reviving
to bring back to a former condition or vigor restore an old car

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2
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 When charging, electrical energy forces the reaction to reverse, breaking down the lithium peroxide, releasing oxygen and restoring the lithium metal. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 The Grove Park Foundation has begun restoring the long-shuttered Grove Theatre along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, a milestone in a nearly 10-year journey to revitalize the historic structure. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Easy initial targets include rolling back Medicaid cuts and restoring Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits that the GOP allowed to lapse, two policies hitting household budgets as healthcare premiums spike. — David Lim, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026 In exchange for restoring his place on the Atrebates’ throne, Verica agreed to provide Roman troops with tactical support and guidance. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026 Conservative President Keiko Fujimori came to power in July on promises of restoring order to a nation plagued by extortion and homicides. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 McDonald's intensified its focus on affordability during the September quarter, restoring digital promotions and shifting marketing toward value offerings, including $5 and $6 meal deals. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Other goals include restoring wetlands to help prevent flooding and financing loans for related projects. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Advertisement Her health-care plan includes restoring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, expanding prescription-drug negotiations, and simplifying insurance paperwork and prior authorization. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
  1. reviving
  2. returning
  3. recreating
  4. replacing
  5. renewing
  6. refreshing
  7. renovating
  8. repairing
Verb
  • Nick Cave is heading out on the road next year, reviving the format of his 2019 tour blending a Q&A, live performance, and career retrospective.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Athletic reported the group, BC Partners, did not receive enough commitments from golfers interested in reviving the tour, which had seen multiple events canceled this year, including a team championship.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • Leading up to the Texas game, the former Orlando Jones standout appeared close to returning, but still seemed off to Sumrall during pre-game warm-ups.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Often this involves methods of returning their elements to the earth, such as ritual burning, burial or pouring liquids like holy water into the soil.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of returning
Verb
  • Below, shop similar suede coats on Amazon, starting at $36, plus inspiration for recreating the entire look.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Several social trends have taken hold, including audiences recreating their favorite Cathy Ames looks for Halloween on TikTok and the series audio trending on Instagram Reels.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of recreating
Verb
  • The Government Accountability Office has highlighted these challenges as the Air Force works toward replacing its aging ICBM fleet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Before Ronaldo debuted for Portugal by replacing Luís Figo in a 2003 friendly against Kazakhstan, Portugal had never won any major trophies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of replacing
Verb
  • Enes Kanter Freedom praised the WNBA’s players but took a shot at league leadership after Saturday’s historic Game 7, renewing his warning that his push to enter the 2027 draft is far from over.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Spain’s second deadly high-speed rail crash this year killed 69 people and left 50 hospitalized, renewing doubts about a network long considered a national achievement.
    — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewing
Verb
  • In one corner of the restaurant, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen kept refreshing her phone, waiting for Sacramento County to offer its first batch of results.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • On the web, refreshing the page or closing the tab ends access.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • Most of that money would be set aside for building and renovating low-income housing — likely doled out to local governments and private developers as low-cost loans.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Holland America has also been in the process of renovating the accommodations as part of its $70 million overhaul.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of renovating
Verb
  • The best interactive exhibits turn curiosity and fun into stealth learning, like a chance to control a Mars rover or practice repairing the Hubble Space Telescope.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But continuously repairing individual weaknesses does not necessarily strengthen the underlying system.
    — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of repairing

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