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
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
One person was resuscitated at a hospital, officials said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
The parade went on hiatus during World War I but was resuscitated by Beek in 1919 before growing into its current iteration today.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Twelve could not be resuscitated.
—CBS News, 18 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
Giles was dead upon arrival at the hospital, while Cabrales-Arzola was resuscitated, only to die 11 days later.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Saleh was briefly resuscitated, but later lost his pulse again, according to the news release.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
He was resuscitated on scene and then taken in an ambulance to Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the court record shows.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The parade went on hiatus during World War I but was resuscitated by Beek in 1919 before growing into its current iteration today.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Twelve could not be resuscitated.
—CBS News, 18 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
Giles was dead upon arrival at the hospital, while Cabrales-Arzola was resuscitated, only to die 11 days later.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Saleh was briefly resuscitated, but later lost his pulse again, according to the news release.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
He was resuscitated on scene and then taken in an ambulance to Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the court record shows.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitated
Adjective
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Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Northbound traffic has been restored, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, but southbound lanes remain closed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In August 2024, Delvey's access to social media was also restored, and her house arrest was extended to a much larger radius.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rudd has kept up the bit many times over the years, and even resurrected it again this week on O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Dec. 2025
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And he’s not just resurrected as an athlete; Nick’s sense of self, self worth, and ability to chase his dreams while facing his demons is every bit as remarkable.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the celebration doesn’t end there as the spirit of the Big Easy will be recreated on the streets of Universal Studios Florida for the Mardi Gras parade.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Netflix announced the fantasy series will be renewed for a third season after the premiere of its sophomore season.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The comedy series was renewed for a third season in July 2025.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Now Boise State is in its final year in the conference before heading to the reborn Pac-12 next season, where it will be joined by some familiar foes and gain new rivals.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
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Through the apocalyptic lens of 2025, a forty-five-year-old period piece seems reborn as a countercultural statement.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Resuscitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitated. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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