1
as in reviving
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of restoring
During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.
—
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Experience with restoring classic cars Ciccone has restored a number of classic cars, including a 1956 Chevy, a 1962 Chevy 409 and a 1965 MGB.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Koivun won, 4 and 3, restoring the match-play authority that has defined much of his college career.
—Daily News, 4 June 2026
Like American Prairie’s bison, their management also reflects a vision of restoring wildness to the landscape through private land conservation.
—The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Koivun won 4 and 3, restoring the match-play authority that has defined much of his college career.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Keiko Fujimori, one of Peru’s most recognizable and polarizing politicians, is seeking the presidency for the fourth time and has campaigned on restoring order and combating crime.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
No kid is going to hang a poster of a Luce on their bedroom wall, and nobody’s going to be restoring one 30 years from now.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Experience with restoring classic cars Ciccone has restored a number of classic cars, including a 1956 Chevy, a 1962 Chevy 409 and a 1965 MGB.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Koivun won, 4 and 3, restoring the match-play authority that has defined much of his college career.
—Daily News, 4 June 2026
Like American Prairie’s bison, their management also reflects a vision of restoring wildness to the landscape through private land conservation.
—The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Koivun won 4 and 3, restoring the match-play authority that has defined much of his college career.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Keiko Fujimori, one of Peru’s most recognizable and polarizing politicians, is seeking the presidency for the fourth time and has campaigned on restoring order and combating crime.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
No kid is going to hang a poster of a Luce on their bedroom wall, and nobody’s going to be restoring one 30 years from now.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
Verb
-
That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
-
But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Last year, Hernández played in just one rehab game returning from a strained groin.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
-
The test analyzes the activity of 50 genes in a tumor sample and generates a score that estimates the risk of the cancer returning.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
Otherwise, tenants would be allowed to withhold up to 50% of their rent or $500, whichever is greater, and put the money toward replacing the broken appliance or fixing whatever needs to be remedied.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
-
The renovations included painting columns, refurbishing marble, replacing chairs and renovating stages, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
-
According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
In turn, periodically refreshing your job descriptions, updating requirements or revising language can help improve placement and engagement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
The plan included renovating the historic building, building an additional station north of the train tracks, and developing the surrounding land.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
-
The renovations included painting columns, refurbishing marble, replacing chairs and renovating stages, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
This consists of repairing or improving lighting, ADA-accessible restrooms, elevators and escalators.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
-
Emollients sink into the skin to fill in all those tiny gaps, repairing the lipid barrier so your face feels soft, flexible, and smooth instead of rough and itchy.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
