RESTORING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

restoring

verb

present participle of restore

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 Elections and institutions Rubio said Venezuela had endured 20 to 25 years of profound trauma affecting every level of society and argued that restoring democracy would require more than organizing a presidential election. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 If the model proves successful, Beximco plans to reopen the other 15 closed units in phases, potentially restoring jobs for more than 30,000 workers laid off when the factories closed, officials estimate. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Greece On Screen plan that supports production and distribution while also putting money into preserving, digitizing and restoring the country’s film heritage. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Read More While not as handy as Noco’s portable car starters, this plug-in battery charger is great for restoring dead batteries. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 In a precision surgical implant setting, that same margin can be the difference between restoring function or merely stabilizing it. — Vikas Verma, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 DeStefano kicked into a quasi-rock groove on acoustic guitar, and the guys launched into a chorus about shaking off uncontrollable hassles and restoring positivity. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The two presidential candidates offer different solutions for restoring credibility. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 Bringing a 59-year-old aircraft back Returning 844 to the air would be substantially more complicated than restoring a museum aircraft. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The latter returned attention to Burberry’s British identity, reworking the trench coat and check and reviving the Equestrian Knight Design.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Facing difficult midterm elections and voter concerns over living costs and the war with Iran, Republicans are reviving warnings about crime, disorder and immigration.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of reviving

Verb

With Fitzpatrick returning, the Jets regain a veteran who can work alongside linebacker Demario Davis to organize the defense, align teammates and clean up communication in the secondary.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
All but Lightfoot ended up returning, but their temporary absences forced Cristobal to rotate in a lot more players to fill the void.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of returning

Verb

Simulations recreating the earliest era of the solar system show that terrestrial planets, such as Earth, should form within the first few hundred million years.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
So the White House Historical Association set about recreating the Oval Office, opening the exhibit in September 2024.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of recreating

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The project involved replacing nearly 9,000 feet of aging water main with a larger diameter pipe to ensure long-term drinking water safety, stabilize system pressure and enhance fire protection with 10 fire hydrants.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
One way this was achieved was by replacing the windows and glass areas to provide a more open view of the Japanese garden and bring more of the outdoor setting into the tasting room.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of replacing

Verb

For Thorpe, renewing this proposition of difference doesn’t necessarily mean more athletes, but more compelling athletes stories instead, where the players have influence and creative input — not just a standard sponsorship.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
David Fincher isn’t renewing his pact at Netflix after his deal at the streamer expires next year.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of renewing

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As advertising platforms make decisions in real time, organizations refreshing creative on quarterly schedules will spend more of their budget reacting to changes the platform has already made instead of keeping pace with them.

— Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Washing according to our scalp's needs, using fewer products, and refreshing the hair between washes are not gender-specific habits, either.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of refreshing

Verb

Marshall Dalton lived in his dream home with his wife and two children, where the couple was in the process of renovating their basement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
If your tenants are long-term and reliable, speak with them about their needs and preferences and go from there—sometimes repairing rather than renovating can help preserve goodwill and minimize disruption.

— Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of renovating

Verb

In follow-up posts on X, Tesla said that a service visit for the charge port is mandatory after every use of the feature, and that, depending on the Supercharger, the electrical and civil costs of repairing the damage can reach up to $25,000.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
If your tenants are long-term and reliable, speak with them about their needs and preferences and go from there—sometimes repairing rather than renovating can help preserve goodwill and minimize disruption.

— Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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