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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
Carradine was taken to an intensive care unit and medical personnel attempted to resuscitate him.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
The soccer player collapsed on the pitch during his team’s opening Euro 2020 match against Finland, before being resuscitated from cardiac arrest.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Trump has used his second term to resuscitate the federal government's use of the death penalty.
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Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Before she was taken to the hospital, Espinoza suffered cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
The soccer player collapsed on the pitch during his team’s opening Euro 2020 match against Finland, before being resuscitated from cardiac arrest.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Trump has used his second term to resuscitate the federal government's use of the death penalty.
—
Steve Beynon,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Before she was taken to the hospital, Espinoza suffered cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated.
—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resuscitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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The latest tensions have revived memories of the xenophobic violence of 2008, which killed at least 62 people and displaced thousands.
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In May of this year, Washington revived the original 2020 proposal and reopened it for public comment.
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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But some reporters seem compelled to resurrect its ghost to justify to fewer and fewer peers their bootstrapped existence.
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Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said electricity service has been restored to the state by 75%, potable water by 68% and road infrastructure by 90%.
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So restoring the house was kind of a project of mine.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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