resuscitate

verb

ri-ˈsə-sə-ˌtāt How to pronounce resuscitate (audio)
Definition of resuscitatenext
1
as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization

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2
as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity people trying to resuscitate some old theories that the assassination was really an act of conspiracy

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Recent Examples of resuscitate Narcan was reportedly administered and paramedics tried to resuscitate her. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Musk’s father, Errol Musk, is interviewed in the film and relates a telling incident in which the family drove by the scene of a man who was being resuscitated by the side of the road. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 Priestley was resuscitated twice before being stabilized following the incident. — Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 She was pulled unresponsive from the water by two other swimmers, and attempts to resuscitate her failed. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resuscitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
  1. revive
  2. resurrect
  3. restore
  4. renew
  5. refresh
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  • However, in the 7th century, this all vanished; the temples were abandoned and later looted, and Kea never again revived its trade or harbor settlements.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has revived Yemen's civil war after a four-year ceasefire.
    — AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • Simmons is trying to resurrect his career after sitting out last season to heal a debilitating back injury.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Indian Motorcycle has roots stretching back more than a century, despite disappearing and being resurrected along the way.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • Set the scene The Homestead screams quirky, artful, and vintage yet restored—capturing a whimsical, fairytale ambiance embellished with hints of Southern charm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But a federal judge ruled that the administration failed to provide due process, and ordered that hard passes to dozens of reporters be restored.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Organizers had been unable to renew their contract, and Stern suspected something was happening behind the scenes.
    — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Although restaurant management did not respond to a request from The Sacramento Bee for comment, Kelly Rule, senior vice president of leasing for Pappas Investments told The Bee the restaurant chose not to renew its lease.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
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  • Exfoliating cleansers are designed to help remove dead skin cells and everyday buildup, leaving skin feeling refreshed.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to these liquid upgrades, Jefferson’s also refreshed its packaging, something that other brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company have done over the past year or so.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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