RESURRECT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resurrect

verb

ˌre-zə-ˈrekt

Definition of resurrect next

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations

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Recent Examples of resurrect Inspired by late-‘70s Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) legends such as Erasmo Carlos, as well as esteemed luminaries from the Tropicalia movement like Caetano Veloso, the São Paulo native doesn’t so much resurrect these traditions but tilt them off-axis. —

Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026 The flamboyant Tom Penders completely resurrected the sport from the Bob Weltlich era and made Texas basketball fun and lively with the Runnin’ Horns. —

Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 Fleming's Karen is resurrected and re-killed in Season 5 and appears to Bobby in a coma in Season 7. —

Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 The New York City program resurrected by Pitino ended its 25-year NCAA Tournament victory drought last season. —

ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurrect

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Now, a small group of RV industry professionals has revived the Prattline name and reinvented the Low Tow design with modern technology.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP’s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges by the Texas legislature three years ago.

— Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026