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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
Missile stocks can be burned down quickly in a high-end campaign, and restoring them remains a significant industrial challenge.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Defender 110 that Pessoa is restoring for himself.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
However, sources familiar with the discussion told the Miami Herald that the encounter was cordial and focused on restoring democratic institutions in Venezuela, including eventual elections, institutional reforms and the creation of conditions to attract foreign investment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Without restoring confidence in the CDC, even the strongest scientific guidance will fall short of protecting the public, as well as the nation’s economic stability and security.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
The Staten Island ferry is bringing back its bar service after a seven-year hiatus, restoring its position as one of the city’s most scenic drinking spots.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Gattuso isn’t the only former Azzurri great the country has turned to in hope of restoring its national team’s worldwide standing.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
International agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, a landmark treaty signed by 196 countries in 1992, emphasize the importance of restoring humanity’s relationship with nature.
—Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Royals will work alongside Estévez to refine his pitching mechanics in hopes of restoring his velocity.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Defender 110 that Pessoa is restoring for himself.
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
However, sources familiar with the discussion told the Miami Herald that the encounter was cordial and focused on restoring democratic institutions in Venezuela, including eventual elections, institutional reforms and the creation of conditions to attract foreign investment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Without restoring confidence in the CDC, even the strongest scientific guidance will fall short of protecting the public, as well as the nation’s economic stability and security.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
The Staten Island ferry is bringing back its bar service after a seven-year hiatus, restoring its position as one of the city’s most scenic drinking spots.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Gattuso isn’t the only former Azzurri great the country has turned to in hope of restoring its national team’s worldwide standing.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
International agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, a landmark treaty signed by 196 countries in 1992, emphasize the importance of restoring humanity’s relationship with nature.
—Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Several organizations said during a Capitol Hill briefing last week that reviving the Congressional Nigeria Caucus — which went dormant several years ago — was their primary legislative goal.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Love guested on Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others, and reviving Woodstock ’94–era beef seemed as good a thing to talk about as that Hole reunion Love keeps edging us with.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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Premier defense is a strong suit with seven returning starters and eight college commits, backing a talented pitching trio in junior Grace Simmons, and eighth-graders Ella Parece and Molly Buffington.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reske appears uninterested in fetishizing or recreating his past, and that’s probably for the best.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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His reputation for meticulous period work will be central to recreating the world Wong Howe inhabited across more than five decades in Hollywood, from the silent era through the Golden Age of cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Atkins having graduated early to get a jump on his football career at Miami of Ohio, Fecht is essentially replacing him now on the baseball team as well.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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If capital is taxed more and labor less, replacing people with AI is no longer the cheapest path, and using AI to augment human workers rather than replace them becomes a more attractive option.—
Ravi Kumar S,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Either way, with the moon renewing itself here on April 17, a fresh start arrives regarding your mindset and communication style.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Minor leaguers often spend the month of July hearing rumors, eying unfamilar scouts watching, refreshing their social media pages for the latest.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By addressing each of these messes individually, refreshing your home should become much less intimidating, Davis says.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the coming years, Mello said her team is looking to expand Woolsey’s reach even further by renovating an area of the museum — which currently displays historic agricultural equipment — to be a child-centric exhibit combining the history of Sacramento children with play and interaction.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Borrowers can — and often do — use conventional mortgages to launch their real estate portfolios by living in a portion of the home and renting out another portion, or by renovating a home and reselling it for a profit.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sokolnicki, who started repairing and restoring vehicles about a year ago, made his varsity debut this season and has been impressive so far.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 3,000-square-foot hub joins existing URCs in London and Amsterdam, repairing approximately 55,000 items a year for over 35 clothing brands and now employing 51 tailors.—
Fleur Britten,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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