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
Dexter’s resuscitation was first revealed in a flash-forward in Dexter: Original Sin (which has been renewed for a second season and was also headed up by Phillips).
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
The dog was found unconscious, and unable to be saved despite resuscitation efforts, the release said.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Despite several hours of resuscitation efforts from Sylveseter, other climbers, and Sherpas, Pancoe could not be revived.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
In the same way that a pullback on trade has lagged effects, the potential resuscitation of more normal relations may also take several months to be felt — with a major slowdown of investment and hiring by U.S. businesses in the meantime.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for resuscitation
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
The dog was found unconscious, and unable to be saved despite resuscitation efforts, the release said.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Despite several hours of resuscitation efforts from Sylveseter, other climbers, and Sherpas, Pancoe could not be revived.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
In the same way that a pullback on trade has lagged effects, the potential resuscitation of more normal relations may also take several months to be felt — with a major slowdown of investment and hiring by U.S. businesses in the meantime.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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The actor, who played Ray Romano’s brother in the series, confirmed that there won’t be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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The revival requires Burnett to tour the cultural capitals, and to talk about the film and therefore his life in situ, as if life did not present its trials after.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Low-rise Linen Pants Low-rise pants have inexplicably made a resurgence in the last several months, and the trend is carrying into the summer in the form of linen trousers.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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The latest ranking comes amid a broader resurgence in global air travel.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The bill would create a $550 charge for work authorization applications with renewal every six months.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Create metrics that balance short-term performance with long-term impact, including employee retention and satisfaction, customer lifetime value, and the strength of your innovation pipeline and the organization strategic renewal.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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And now, on the day after Donald Trump joined Israel in bombing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear installations, Netanyahu and his circle are counting on his political resurrection.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Finishing it nearly 40 years later was resurrection.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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