as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support
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Recent Examples of resuscitation
The officers and arriving medical personnel took over the resuscitation efforts, and Xavier was taken to Valley Medical Center, according to a police affidavit.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Despite their emergency resuscitation efforts, Kiani was eventually pronounced dead at a local hospital.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
The report details several first responders' encounters with the toddler at the scene, where he was given CPR in an attempt at resuscitation.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The injuries, Tran noted, were inconsistent with resuscitation efforts.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Despite their emergency resuscitation efforts, Kiani was eventually pronounced dead at a local hospital.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
The report details several first responders' encounters with the toddler at the scene, where he was given CPR in an attempt at resuscitation.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The injuries, Tran noted, were inconsistent with resuscitation efforts.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
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Jones began a second career as a translator 15 years ago, and his version of The Cherry Orchard won the 2012 Lortel Award for best revival.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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In her sit-down with Hudson, Holliday spoke about the legacy of the gut-wrenching ballad and the character, Effie, amid news of the Dreamgirls Broadway revival.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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We got disconnected, and this whole resurgence of The Clique online has reconnected us in this really cool, organic and magical way.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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While so much focus with Florida goaltending over recent years is (understandably so) on Bobrovsky’s resurgence over the past three years, look at the players the Panthers have brought into the organization over the past few years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fellow citizens likewise viewed Kiehn and the rebirth of his businesses in a positive light; the city of Trossingen even named a street and plaza after him.—
Robert M. Ehrenreich,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
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Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their contract renewals were done before the merger was completed, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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On mobile, Amazon places the terms of Prime, like price and auto-renewal policies, at the very bottom of the page that’s not viewable unless users scroll down.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps the most telling part of Jones’ resurrection with the Colts is what he’s done against defenses that still aren’t convinced this is real.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Simon was unavailable for comment on the song’s resurrection, but Giddens says she’s spoken about it with him.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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