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
Could the Ligar digital camera resurrect your obsolete vintage camera and give it a second life?
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Shirl Leigh
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Enthusiasts say the company could be creating invaluable tools not only to resurrect ancient species, but also to save creatures on the brink of extinction.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
In The Geomagician, fossil hunter Mary instead accidentally resurrects a baby pterosaur—and refuses to hand it over to the Geomagical Society of London, despite her desperation to join the all-male organization.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resurrect
Shirl Leigh
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
Enthusiasts say the company could be creating invaluable tools not only to resurrect ancient species, but also to save creatures on the brink of extinction.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
In a state known globally as ground zero for whiskey and bourbon, two Tennessee distilleries are resurrecting absinthe as a modern go-to spirit for curious palates and cocktail enthusiasts.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
In The Geomagician, fossil hunter Mary instead accidentally resurrects a baby pterosaur—and refuses to hand it over to the Geomagical Society of London, despite her desperation to join the all-male organization.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resurrect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrect
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Iran conflict has muddied expectations of imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts, with rising oil prices reviving inflation fears and forcing investors to reassess how quickly the Fed can ease policy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The county also has the first option to renew the contract for a second five-year period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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After fleeting success under Finley, the school will renew its quest to produce a winning women’s basketball program in a conference featuring national championship programs from LSU, South Carolina and Tennessee.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Resurrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrect. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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