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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
To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
No silver bullet exists for protecting or restoring bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome, but promising efforts are underway.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Perenchio worked to stabilize Univision by putting more money into its stations, tightening management, and restoring its supply of programming.
—Bynick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Procedurally, success also means restoring transparency and accountability to the Senate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Find out how much funding Congress would need to approve to begin restoring the stockpile.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Park 597 was home to a city water treatment plant until the park district took over the property in 2019 and started restoring the natural habitat.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
However, researchers say the work is not just about restoring what once existed, but preparing forests for a climate that no longer resembles the past.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
If Democrats win control, the first priority must be fiscal responsibility, lowering costs for working families and restoring civility — working together for Americans instead of self-interest or extreme ideology.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
No silver bullet exists for protecting or restoring bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome, but promising efforts are underway.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Perenchio worked to stabilize Univision by putting more money into its stations, tightening management, and restoring its supply of programming.
—Bynick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Procedurally, success also means restoring transparency and accountability to the Senate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Find out how much funding Congress would need to approve to begin restoring the stockpile.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Park 597 was home to a city water treatment plant until the park district took over the property in 2019 and started restoring the natural habitat.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
However, researchers say the work is not just about restoring what once existed, but preparing forests for a climate that no longer resembles the past.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
If Democrats win control, the first priority must be fiscal responsibility, lowering costs for working families and restoring civility — working together for Americans instead of self-interest or extreme ideology.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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By pairing hers with loose, straight-leg denim, Miley Cyrus proved that Hannah Montana isn’t the only thing worth reviving in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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This collaboration continues that legacy, reviving the core black style while introducing a new expression in brown.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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This is similar to the way returning citizens face civic exclusion after incarceration.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The Timberwolves have interest in him returning next season.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Omni’s Tiki Social is a nod towards recreating the tiki drinking culture of America in the mid-20th Century.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In many organizations, rather than replacing people, AI is auditing them.—
Robert Henderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The second Oklahoma Joe’s opened in KCK, replacing the chicken spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Shaath said in the video that the deportation move followed earlier difficulties renewing his French residency papers, despite his family ties in France.—
Thomas Adamson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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There’s that idea of renewing yourself in a space untouched by the past.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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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
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From elegant Ginger-Peach Bellinis to refreshing non-alcoholic Ginger Soda, ginger brings a zesty twist to an entertaining drinks menu.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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New York nightlife veteran Jayma Cardoso opened the Surf Lodge back in 2008, renovating an unassuming motel on the edge of Fort Pond years before Montauk became a hotbed of BFA paparazzi photos and brand activations.—
Waiss Aramesh,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Affordable housing The city is proposing a $100 million bond to support the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which aims to create and rehabilitate affordable housing in the city and address blight by renovating vacant properties.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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But repairing one's image is easier said than done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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