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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
Despite top- and bottom-line beats, Nvidia’s earnings report didn’t resuscitate the artificial intelligence trade like some investors hoped.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
When the doctor and others tried to resuscitate the man, a group of armed, plainclothes security agents blocked their way, pushing some back with their rifles, the doctor told The Associated Press.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sandy died, his mother said, and was resuscitated through chest compression and CPR by Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Deputy Abimael Hernandez.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
When the doctor and others tried to resuscitate the man, a group of armed, plainclothes security agents blocked their way, pushing some back with their rifles, the doctor told The Associated Press.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sandy died, his mother said, and was resuscitated through chest compression and CPR by Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Deputy Abimael Hernandez.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Iran conflict has muddied expectations of imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts, with rising oil prices reviving inflation fears and forcing investors to reassess how quickly the Fed can ease policy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ralph was the perfect choice to resurrect this Vanderbilt women’s basketball program.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But shipping experts say the complex and costly measure wouldn’t restore normal traffic quickly.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tee Pee Drive-In, also near Tulsa, has been lovingly restored by new owners, who added a chrome concession truck serving foot-long corn dogs and strawberry-blonde cocktails.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The county also has the first option to renew the contract for a second five-year period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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After fleeting success under Finley, the school will renew its quest to produce a winning women’s basketball program in a conference featuring national championship programs from LSU, South Carolina and Tennessee.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Family receives support as sensual Venus sextiles unearthing Pluto in your logical 2nd house, nudging you to refresh your routines and polish your living space.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The project also refreshed pavement striping and markings on half the roads in the city.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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