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
Officers and medical personnel continued resuscitation efforts for 20 minutes before the man was transported to Hartford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Malette.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
The Star further reported that firefighters at the scene did not have advanced life saving equipment on scene, which might have aided in their resuscitation efforts.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
The injuries, Tran noted, were inconsistent with resuscitation efforts.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
This is the kind of I.P. cash-in that earns franchise resuscitations a bad name.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
The Star further reported that firefighters at the scene did not have advanced life saving equipment on scene, which might have aided in their resuscitation efforts.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
The injuries, Tran noted, were inconsistent with resuscitation efforts.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
This is the kind of I.P. cash-in that earns franchise resuscitations a bad name.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This undermines claims of a manufacturing revival.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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The numbers tell a compelling story of European resurgence that few predicted at the year's start.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Much of how the show subverts expectation is through its cast — Will Lipton, Zendé Murdock, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, and Jeremy Yun — a group of twenty-somethings hailing from across the country who, since their casting, have become a real band amid an industry rock resurgence.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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If season 9 was about survival, season 10 feels like rebirth.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Emily has previously discussed how the entire experience shaped her life and reflected on how her daughter's birth was a rebirth for her, as well.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many observers felt the team struggled following Toni Kroos’ retirement last summer, and now Luka Modric has also moved on (to join Milan on a free transfer) after he was not offered a contract renewal.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The top 10 offenses in the NFL averaged 25 points of better last season, and that’s where Miami’s offensive resurrection needs to begin.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 19th century Brazil, members of the country’s upper and middle classes participated in Spiritism, also known as Espiritismo, a religious practice which emphasizes resurrection from the dead founded by Allan Kardec.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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