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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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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
At the hospital, Yoko was ushered into a private room down the hall from the trauma room to wait while doctors attempted to resuscitate John.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
After having resuscitated his career in Minnesota last season, quarterback Sam Darnold will try to repeat that success in Seattle.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
Chili’s created a questionable ad campaign to resuscitate the brand.
—Meghan McCarron Phil Donohue, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Someone called 911, but medical professionals weren’t able to resuscitate him.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
After having resuscitated his career in Minnesota last season, quarterback Sam Darnold will try to repeat that success in Seattle.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
Chili’s created a questionable ad campaign to resuscitate the brand.
—Meghan McCarron Phil Donohue, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Someone called 911, but medical professionals weren’t able to resuscitate him.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Right off the bat, the revival disavowed canon and resurrected Dan Conner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was further fabricated that Jenkins unearthed some concept art sketches by this unknown illustrator and resurrected the character for the Marvel Knights line.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today's announcement is a welcome step toward restoring a common-sense safety standard.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has demanded Columbia make widespread changes to its disciplinary policies and admissions before the funding is restored.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the hotel reopened after a massive renovation, refreshing the 179 rooms and suites (but thankfully leaving the Mayfair’s eponymous garden untouched).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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While Samsung is expected to refresh its foldables later this year, Motorola arguably holds the performance crown for now.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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