as in reviving
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 resurrecting
Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard or indeed linking even cryptocurrency to gold should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the environmental impact of mining gold is so intense that any support for resurrecting the gold standard is summarily dismissed by many activists.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With the premiere that released on Friday, the Dexter franchise quite literally roared back to life by resurrecting Dexter (played in an onscreen appearance by Hall).
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Genetic research has advanced dramatically in recent years, progressing from enhancing food crops through genetic insights to exploring the possibility of resurrecting extinct species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Dead & Company is resurrecting its Las Vegas Sphere residency for 2025.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Despite the sisters' best efforts, resurrecting the dead leads to disastrous consequences, as Jimmy returns not as the tumultuous lover Gillian once knew but as a dark and unnatural demon who intends on fully possessing her.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
While magical traditions acknowledge the existence of spirits, ghosts and the energy of those who have passed on, there’s a distinct line between communicating with the dead and physically resurrecting them.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere in the clip, Lauren Cohan’s Maggie questions why her frenemy is all of a sudden so keen on resurrecting the Big Apple.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the environmental impact of mining gold is so intense that any support for resurrecting the gold standard is summarily dismissed by many activists.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With the premiere that released on Friday, the Dexter franchise quite literally roared back to life by resurrecting Dexter (played in an onscreen appearance by Hall).
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Genetic research has advanced dramatically in recent years, progressing from enhancing food crops through genetic insights to exploring the possibility of resurrecting extinct species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Dead & Company is resurrecting its Las Vegas Sphere residency for 2025.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Despite the sisters' best efforts, resurrecting the dead leads to disastrous consequences, as Jimmy returns not as the tumultuous lover Gillian once knew but as a dark and unnatural demon who intends on fully possessing her.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
While magical traditions acknowledge the existence of spirits, ghosts and the energy of those who have passed on, there’s a distinct line between communicating with the dead and physically resurrecting them.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere in the clip, Lauren Cohan’s Maggie questions why her frenemy is all of a sudden so keen on resurrecting the Big Apple.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrecting
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Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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According to federal prosecutors, the station offered seemingly mundane services like assisting Chinese citizens in renewing driver's licenses.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Resurrecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrecting. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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