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as in restores
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in revives
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 Synonyms for resuscitates
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Lightweight yet deeply moisturizing, this firming formula restores elasticity and resilience to thin, crepey skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The historian revives the artifacts in the museum.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lipa’s arrival also revives attention on Clooney’s unusually consequential run as a coffee salesman.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Copenhagen Fashion Week may only occur twice a year, but staying at the Bella Grande recreates the city’s most fashionable event on the daily.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Written with Owen Temple, the song resurrects an image Baumann had in his mind for years, that of humankind spinning through space, all of us in this together.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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People with mature skin will also appreciate the subtle, cooling finish that instantly refreshes your complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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The museum refreshes its spring exhibit annually (usually April), incorporating items on loan by Swift'.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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To receive power, data center companies must enter a 10-year service agreement that then automatically renews for one year.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Murphy plans to expand the menu as the former Test Kitchen space renovates through the first half of 2026.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Feb. 2026
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The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Resuscitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitates. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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