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
Half their blood had been drained from their bodies, sending them into hemorrhagic shock—a disastrous multi-organ shortage of oxygen that, even with prompt resuscitation, frequently proves fatal.
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Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
The first is in essence a resuscitation of Joe Biden’s policy on the war, which Trump loudly condemned on the campaign trail as dangerously courting a direct confrontation with a nuclear-armed Russia.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite resuscitation efforts from Read and paramedics, O’Keefe was pronounced dead at a local hospital of blunt force trauma to the head and hypothermia, according to NBC News.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Several units from the first manufacturing cycle have already been sold – proof of the high demand and the enthusiasm among fans for the resuscitation of this iconic model.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
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Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
The first is in essence a resuscitation of Joe Biden’s policy on the war, which Trump loudly condemned on the campaign trail as dangerously courting a direct confrontation with a nuclear-armed Russia.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite resuscitation efforts from Read and paramedics, O’Keefe was pronounced dead at a local hospital of blunt force trauma to the head and hypothermia, according to NBC News.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Several units from the first manufacturing cycle have already been sold – proof of the high demand and the enthusiasm among fans for the resuscitation of this iconic model.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
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Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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The Sunset Boulevard revival will have a tougher path to the podium with three opponents to beat, Gypsy in particular.—
Ben Zauzmer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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Whiskey, which has experienced a resurgence over the past 15 years, has never regained its mass-market dominance.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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With today’s renewal, All American will now get a chance to resolve the cliffhanger from its Season 7 finale, which cut to black before viewers could learn who won a pivotal playoff game between the Beverly High Eagles and South Crenshaw Chargers.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
2 June 2025
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The best of all worlds would be a Rozier resurrection in that regard.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Four centuries and 32 years after Christopher Marlowe’s death, the playwright is getting a West End resurrection alongside William Shakespeare — and Variety has an exclusive first look at the stars bringing this literary rivalry to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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