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
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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitated
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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
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The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Power may not be restored to some areas of the city until spring, according to the Kyiv Independent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bill does not request state funding or create any state backfill requirement and would take effect immediately, sunsetting after five years or when federal funding is restored.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For instance, the United States won both gold medals in skeleton when the discipline was resurrected (after a half-century hiatus) in Salt Lake City in 2002, and Russia won gold in men’s parallel slalom in that snowboarding event’s first iteration in 2014.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Willis has resurrected his career two seasons after the Tennessee Titans traded him to Green Bay for a seventh-round pick.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 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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Love Story recreated the look in Episode 4, changing the timeline and context behind the iconic outfit.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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The new series is shot in Vancouver where the hospital was recreated on soundstages.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2015, the GSA renewed the Department of War lease on the complex, officially called the Polk and Taylor buildings, through 2025, according to a report from BisNow.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The medical comedy was revisited once when it was renewed for a ninth season, which went in a new direction with a largely new cast of interns, including Eliza Coupe, Michael Mosley, Kerry Bishé and Dave Franco.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Resuscitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitated. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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