RESUSCITATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resuscitation

noun

ri-ˌsə-sə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of resuscitation

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 Her resuscitation of Fort Worth’s flagging economic fortunes drew national attention. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 First responders performed life-saving measures before transporting Vincent to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, where hospital staff continued resuscitation efforts. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 His family asked medical services to cease resuscitation attempts, the agency added. — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The 17 injured were admitted to Phu Quoc Sun Hospital after two emergency resuscitation doctors and one nurse were dispatched. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resuscitation

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Wowed Out arrives somewhat out of nowhere, following a 2020s thus far spent with the revival of My Morning Jacket after the band nearly collapsed in on itself amid the grueling tours following 2015’s The Waterfall.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Local leaders hail the makeover as a turning point for storm-scarred New Orleans, reclaiming a blighted safety-net icon to drive medical innovation and economic revival across the Gulf South.

— Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of revival

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Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
But it’s benefited from the broader spending spree on AI data centers, fueling a resurgence in its sales and share price.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurgence

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The five-year licenses of Flying Food Group and scores of other airport vendors came up for renewal at the end of June, during a chaotic time for the airport authority.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The letter warned non-compliance would result in a non-renewal.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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