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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 Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria has reclaimed 450 acres of ancestral land in Butte County, marking one of the tribe’s largest land returns and a major step in restoring its historic land base.
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Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
HexemBio is focused on restoring the regenerative capacity of blood stem cells.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The milestone has been years in the making for conservationists involved in restoring California condors to the Pacific Northwest.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Former mayors call the building outdated Former mayors Ron Kirk and Tom Leppert urged the council to prioritize downtown expansion rather than restoring the 47‑year‑old structure.
—Steve Pickett, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Pacific6 acquired the property in 2017 and embarked on restoring it to its former glory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
—Michael Weissenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 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
Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
HexemBio is focused on restoring the regenerative capacity of blood stem cells.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The milestone has been years in the making for conservationists involved in restoring California condors to the Pacific Northwest.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Former mayors call the building outdated Former mayors Ron Kirk and Tom Leppert urged the council to prioritize downtown expansion rather than restoring the 47‑year‑old structure.
—Steve Pickett, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Pacific6 acquired the property in 2017 and embarked on restoring it to its former glory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
—Michael Weissenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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By many accounts, reviving Barneys New York requires a merchant leader who can do justice to the legacy; building a talented creative team, and specifically on Madison Avenue, the willingness to meet the high costs of a luxury retail start-up.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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But the rupiah’s latest slide is reviving memories the market would rather forget.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Picard and millions of other returning veterans were keen to put the war behind them.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Hosted by returning IndieWire favorite Dewayne Perkins on June 4 in Los Angeles, the TV edition of our biannual awards ceremony honored some of the most innovative creators and performers working on series today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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His designer drew inspiration from the 19th century residence, recreating its round turret and green trim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Dawn Kish, a former Grand Canyon river guide and current documentarian of reemerging Glen Canyon, has spent hundreds of hours exploring the canyons and recreating photos taken before the dam gates closed.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Studio had some formidable shoes to fill, replacing the eponymous and long-beloved French fine-dining institution that had defined special-occasion fine dining in Laguna Beach for more than twenty years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The execution method, which involves strapping a respirator onto the inmate's face and replacing breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen, has been criticized by opponents as inhumane and torturous.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Officials are opting to negotiate a new deal with the utility company rather than automatically renewing the existing one, wrote Veronica McBeth, the city's director of transportation.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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All the more reason to shop around before renewing your policy, said Daniel Bortz, personal finance editor at AARP.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Give it a facelift by refreshing the grout and using interesting paint colors nearby.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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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
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Making it a livable loft Mango started renovating the loft immediately, which, after breaking up with his girlfriend a few months later, also wound up becoming a live-work space.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
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The process of renovating Town Hall is still underway with windows recently installed in the Main Hall.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Bessent has also directed the Treasury to seek comprehensive estimates from Gulf allies of the costs associated with repairing damage caused by Iran since the conflict began, the source said.—
Richard Escobedo,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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