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
In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Ending the war is only the beginning, for lasting peace requires rebuilding trust, restoring dignity, and renewing our commitment to one another.
—Muhammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
It’s also accompanied by his debut monograph, a fuller record of an ascendant practice intent on restoring fullness and tenderness to Black life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
According to María Corina Machado’s press office, this acknowledgment serves as a powerful motivator to complete the mission of restoring liberty and democratic governance.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Her book is an act not only of recovery, but of world building, restoring the connections between home and history that made the American Revolution.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Detroit already faced spending cuts across all departments by reducing employee hours during the COVID-19 pandemic — as many governments did — and began restoring those cuts once the city’s own tax revenues, including income and online gaming taxes, began rebounding.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The unnamed owner approached the Neils van Roij Design about not just restoring the vehicle but reimagining it so that it could be used to transport two triathlon bicycles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
In early 2024 a Turkish man, Sehmus Erginoglu, was credited with restoring a plot of land in his home city of Mardin, southern Turkey.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Ending the war is only the beginning, for lasting peace requires rebuilding trust, restoring dignity, and renewing our commitment to one another.
—Muhammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
It’s also accompanied by his debut monograph, a fuller record of an ascendant practice intent on restoring fullness and tenderness to Black life.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
According to María Corina Machado’s press office, this acknowledgment serves as a powerful motivator to complete the mission of restoring liberty and democratic governance.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Her book is an act not only of recovery, but of world building, restoring the connections between home and history that made the American Revolution.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Detroit already faced spending cuts across all departments by reducing employee hours during the COVID-19 pandemic — as many governments did — and began restoring those cuts once the city’s own tax revenues, including income and online gaming taxes, began rebounding.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The unnamed owner approached the Neils van Roij Design about not just restoring the vehicle but reimagining it so that it could be used to transport two triathlon bicycles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
In early 2024 a Turkish man, Sehmus Erginoglu, was credited with restoring a plot of land in his home city of Mardin, southern Turkey.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Born Again debuted in March of this year on Disney+, reviving characters and story from Netflix's original Daredevil, which ran for three seasons from 2015-2018.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Republicans remain adamant that any action on, and the details of, reviving the subsidies would have to wait until the government reopens.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Another kibbutz member approached a local TV correspondent, urging their channel not to stop airing the images of the returning hostages even as the high-level speeches at the Knesset began.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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There will be plenty for both returning fans and those who are entering the ludus (gladiator school) for the first time, including the intrigue, battle scenes, deception and lots of Jupiter’s expletives, all of which made the original series a hit for Starz.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Roelofs, who published her findings in a paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, has now proved this by recreating the gully formation process in a laboratory setting.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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From 10,000 fans packing Town Square for homecoming rallies to alumni recreating Carroll’s original championship sign, the city’s investment runs deep.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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To get into character for the role, the actor shaved his head, replacing his locks with a combover, and adjusted his posture to appear nearly a foot shorter.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some manufacturers are also re-formulating products to keep costs down, including replacing cocoa with shea butter or palm oil and incorporating peanut butter, caramel, and wafers to reduce cocoa content.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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At issue is a disagreement over the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which Republicans seek to separate from negotiations while Democrats insist on renewing them before reaching any funding deal.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Howard Stern continues to speak with SiriusXM about renewing his contract.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has big discounts on fitness essentials perfect for building or refreshing your home gym.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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But in recent years, the retailer has added actual homes to its inventory, listing and regularly refreshing a selection of tiny homes that are easy to assemble and the perfect places to start your life without a landlord.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Other costly facilities improvements include renovating four high school theaters in addition to replacing and renovating roofs, floors, playgrounds, paint and stucco throughout the district.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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But then the country reassessed the risk of being so close to the front line, and invested a lot in things like renovating and expanding its network of bomb shelters.—
Teri Schultz,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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That includes repairing the lines or even shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances and heaters.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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