RESURRECT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resurrect

verb

ˌre-zə-ˈrekt

Definition of resurrect

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 And the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte was torn down in July, though that is set to be resurrected. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 The Botanico name was resurrected in Midtown by the team behind the former Buckhead restaurant of the same name, and the all-pink High Noon Brunchery made a big move from Douglasville to a prominent location on Peachtree Road. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Along with wafers, Spangler resurrected Necco’s popular Valentine’s Day Sweethearts. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 Hardy resurrected his rap career in 2026, releasing the album Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer under the stage name Frankie Pulitzer. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurrect

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Yet as the branch of government closest to the people, Congress holds a unique spot in the system of checks and balances — one that is revived every two years as voters choose their representatives in the midterm elections, including this fall.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
In the weeks ahead, Kavanaugh would work long hours on legislation to help the airline industry survive and create a federal terrorism insurance program later credited with reviving commercial development in New York City and throughout the nation.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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Spotify’s deal, which includes naming rights for the Camp Nou, was renewed in October 2025 for a further four seasons.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The move in Treasury yields was driven mostly by the soaring price of energy, which has renewed fears of an inflation crisis.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

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