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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
The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Trump had previously demanded $1 billion from UCLA in exchange for restoring the frozen grants, which Newsom likened to extortion.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 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
Changing the planet’s food system could also save $5 trillion a year by restoring ecosystems, reducing health costs and slowing the effects of the climate crisis, according to the 2025 report.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet the material’s slow breakdown kept the fractures from fully restoring, highlighting the need for further refinement before human trials can begin.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
The rust mantra is wisely chanted when searching for a Karmann Ghia, and restoring one is as complicated as restoring any Porsche 356 from the period.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Work is underway inside to make the space suitable for a boutique, including restoring the 1910 tin ceiling in what will be the showroom.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Lise Pedersen, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.
—Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Trump had previously demanded $1 billion from UCLA in exchange for restoring the frozen grants, which Newsom likened to extortion.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 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
Changing the planet’s food system could also save $5 trillion a year by restoring ecosystems, reducing health costs and slowing the effects of the climate crisis, according to the 2025 report.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Yet the material’s slow breakdown kept the fractures from fully restoring, highlighting the need for further refinement before human trials can begin.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
The rust mantra is wisely chanted when searching for a Karmann Ghia, and restoring one is as complicated as restoring any Porsche 356 from the period.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Work is underway inside to make the space suitable for a boutique, including restoring the 1910 tin ceiling in what will be the showroom.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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One of them was the returning Xavier Worthy, who led the Chiefs with five catches for 83 receiving yards.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Other returning guest cast members for the second season include Tatanka Means, Justin Johnson Cortez, Kenny Miller, Philip Winchester, Jennifer Ens, Brett Cullen and Niko Guardado.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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That process of recreating the set took only about an hour, which gave Cameron the freedom for easy reshoots and pickup lines.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Smith in the fundraising campaign said the money would go toward emergency repairs and fire restoration, replacing equipment and inventory, security upgrades and support for Bear West employees who are now out of work.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The fee will apply whether the driver is being issued a license for the first time or renewing their license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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According to a front desk employee, this location is not renewing its lease and is closing due to increasing rent prices.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 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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Bunce has played a leading role in refreshing the blueprint heading into this campaign.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 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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At the Port of New York & New Jersey, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is requesting its own proposals from domestic and international port operators alike on renovating the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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