as in reviving
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resurrecting
For spring 2026, Rachel Comey is resurrecting the practice.
—
Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
That would involve going back to that period and resurrecting unfinished things, and somehow bringing them to completion.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Playhouse on Park is resurrecting the one with book, music and lyrics all done by Andrew Lippa.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
So too, in time, will the truth come out and condemn the defamers of today — those who, under the guise of human rights advocacy, are resurrecting and amplifying the oldest hatred in the world.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Vineland is apt for our moment since the plot is set in motion by Reagan’s slashing of the federal government, unwittingly severing millions of connections, setting in motion events beyond anyone’s control, resurrecting the suppressed.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard or indeed linking even cryptocurrency to gold should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.
—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
Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
That would involve going back to that period and resurrecting unfinished things, and somehow bringing them to completion.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Playhouse on Park is resurrecting the one with book, music and lyrics all done by Andrew Lippa.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
So too, in time, will the truth come out and condemn the defamers of today — those who, under the guise of human rights advocacy, are resurrecting and amplifying the oldest hatred in the world.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Vineland is apt for our moment since the plot is set in motion by Reagan’s slashing of the federal government, unwittingly severing millions of connections, setting in motion events beyond anyone’s control, resurrecting the suppressed.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard or indeed linking even cryptocurrency to gold should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resurrecting
Verb
-
Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Exemptions apply to certain categories, including diplomatic and official visas (A, G, NATO classifications), as well as applicants renewing a full-validity B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa or a Border Crossing Card within 12 months of expiration, provided specific conditions are met.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
-
The festival continues to expand its partnerships, this year welcoming Google as a shorts program sponsor while renewing support from Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios and National Geographic.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Resurrecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrecting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share