as in revived
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
after the gloom of winter, I felt resuscitated by the unexpected gift of a bouquet of tulips
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in resurrected
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 resuscitated
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
Prosecutors say that a woman was resuscitated, but the second person, 54-year-old Roger Benthal, was pronounced dead.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The child, who was resuscitated and taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, was reported to have fractures to the occipital skull and ribs, extensive bruising, severe anemia from blood loss and indications of muscle damage and liver and pancreas injuries.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers have resuscitated a controversial push from last legislative session to ban homeless encampments amid skepticism about the effectiveness of current efforts as homelessness in Indianapolis and across the nation continues to rise.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026
Clearly resuscitated by the Christmas break, the Penguins have now won five straight, looking dominant in most of those performances.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
One person was resuscitated at a hospital, officials said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
Subscribe today Alphabet on Monday resuscitated the artificial intelligence trade, which had been flagging the previous week.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Prosecutors say that a woman was resuscitated, but the second person, 54-year-old Roger Benthal, was pronounced dead.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The child, who was resuscitated and taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, was reported to have fractures to the occipital skull and ribs, extensive bruising, severe anemia from blood loss and indications of muscle damage and liver and pancreas injuries.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers have resuscitated a controversial push from last legislative session to ban homeless encampments amid skepticism about the effectiveness of current efforts as homelessness in Indianapolis and across the nation continues to rise.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026
Clearly resuscitated by the Christmas break, the Penguins have now won five straight, looking dominant in most of those performances.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
One person was resuscitated at a hospital, officials said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
Subscribe today Alphabet on Monday resuscitated the artificial intelligence trade, which had been flagging the previous week.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitated
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And indeed, Beuerlein, who thought his days as a quarterback were over until Holtz arrived and restored his faith and self-confidence, had already worked through his own emotions in the nearly two weeks since Holtz’s death.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although immaculately updated, traces of the past remain in the property’s 26 miles of crown moulding restored by a team from Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over 22 days in September 2024, Sheeran resurrected a dormant $67 million Medicaid settlement and inserted language to divert $10 million from the total to the Hope Florida Foundation, according to records reported on by the Herald/Times in August.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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But that’s not until 2029, so will O’Brien be resurrected to return for next year’s ceremony?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just a few miles from Gagosian’s Beverly Hills gallery, there’s a pint-sized replica of it in the middle of Jonas Wood’s Koreatown studio, with every Richard Meier nook recreated.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Master model builder Logan G recreated the T-Mobile Center and the atmosphere outside the arena into a Lego display.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes, the show has been renewed for a second go-around, which has already been filmed.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The six-episode first season of The Madison, which has already been renewed, is really a 120-minute premium cable-style pilot padded out with Sheridan’s New York City cheap shots.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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New owners Laura and Tim Schneider hope the reborn paper can aid in the community’s recovery by sharing information on the rebuilding process and luring residents and businesses back.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Debuting in 2018, the streaming series follows an ordinary man reborn as a powerful slime in a fantastical world.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Resuscitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitated. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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