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
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
The coincidence suggested that a smoldering root or ember, not fully extinguished, might have been resuscitated by the dry wind.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Six first-half penalties, including two that resuscitated Steelers touchdown drives.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Shortly after being administered the anesthesia, the child went into cardiac arrest in the dental chair and was resuscitated using chest compressions and epinephrine injections, the lawsuit says.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Medvedev appeared to have been resuscitated by his own antics.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The two frightening injuries happened some eight months after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a regular-season game at Cincinnati in January 2023.
—Larry Lage, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The coincidence suggested that a smoldering root or ember, not fully extinguished, might have been resuscitated by the dry wind.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Six first-half penalties, including two that resuscitated Steelers touchdown drives.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Shortly after being administered the anesthesia, the child went into cardiac arrest in the dental chair and was resuscitated using chest compressions and epinephrine injections, the lawsuit says.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Medvedev appeared to have been resuscitated by his own antics.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The two frightening injuries happened some eight months after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a regular-season game at Cincinnati in January 2023.
—Larry Lage, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitated
Adjective
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Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Once the infant and Hamida are reunited, the baby’s health is restored.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Of more than 151 roads affected by the storm, only 11 had been fully restored as of noon on Thursday and 134 remain blocked.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the film, a cat is hit by a car and resurrected via a secret burial ground.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Retro speed resurrected The engine will debut in Runge’s upcoming R3 supercar, a lightweight machine weighing just 1,720 pounds (780 kilograms).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There, heaped into a sad pile of rubble, is a part of the world’s most recognizable structures, one that’s been etched into our minds via many film and TV series that recreated the homebase for fictional political dynasties and presidents.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The star recreated her iconic Madonna cone bra Halloween costume from the 1993 Disney classic.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now, with a lawsuit challenging Shalom's plans to expand, the facility faces renewed scrutiny and broader questions about how Wisconsin oversees private zoos.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Four children were among at least 14 people wounded in a Russian overnight air attack on Kyiv, officials said on Sunday, hours after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed calls for more Patriot missile defense systems.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tackling thematic and historic ties to identity, connecting the protagonist’s search for self to that of a reborn country figuring out its emerging political persona, leads to fertile ground for storytelling.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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In one manifestation, Margery gave birth to an ectoplasmic fetus, a version of him reborn.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Resuscitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitated. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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