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
As the illness progressed, Norat says the injuries found on Owen's body were not a result of the fractures that may occur during hospital resuscitation, but rather ongoing torture and abuse.
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Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The resuscitation of dormant side characters is another hallmark of penultimate episodes.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
After his resuscitation, Paul was transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center via helicopter to receive further care.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The fact that the movie is now in production is a notable resuscitation of a sequel that had been shelved several times before, at least once even during pre-production.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The resuscitation of dormant side characters is another hallmark of penultimate episodes.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
After his resuscitation, Paul was transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center via helicopter to receive further care.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The fact that the movie is now in production is a notable resuscitation of a sequel that had been shelved several times before, at least once even during pre-production.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
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Some historians say Zappas petitioned Greece's King Otto for a revival of the games in 1856 and offered to pay for them.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s why the revival, airing on ABC, feels so off.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fashion for bushy beards, and beards’ association with authentic manliness, has followed this same trajectory from irony to earnestness during its various resurgences since the early 19th century.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The other thing that is happening but which doesn’t get the same level of reporting is the resurgence of local film production across Europe.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But as Kaufman and his collaborators saw with the sledgehammer, the musical rebirth was just one part of his recovery.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The snake symbolizes renewal and rebirth through its ability to shed its skin.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Easter is the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's victory over sin and death through his resurrection.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 40-day period leads up to observances of Jesus’ death on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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