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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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2
as in reviving
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 resuscitating
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The company is also restoring the original winding staircase just inside the front entrance with gold rails on the side.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025 -
The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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For example, Milwaukee Revealed will include an exhibit recreating features of the Schlitz Palm Garden, a real beer hall that opened in 1896.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The chefs design menus that take their lead from the movies, maybe recreating a dish featured in the film or putting a spin on an entree or appetizer that lines up with a location or character.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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For spring 2026, Rachel Comey is resurrecting the practice.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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While landscaping won’t date a home the same way building materials will, fresh plantings can take your house far in terms of refreshing the exterior.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Along with its leak-proof, insulated design, the bag is crafted with a convenient on-the-go spigot for refreshing your look or your root beer float.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hailey and Justin welcomed their son in August 2024, three months after renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, parent company Oppo is taking its relationship with Hasselblad in a different direction by renewing its partnership with the Swedish firm in July.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Resuscitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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