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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalize
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday the United States will not provide on-the-ground security to oil companies operating in Venezuela as part of efforts to revitalize the country’s energy industry.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
The approval followed a special exception for alcohol service and the project aims to revitalize the long-vacant site into a new dining destination.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
The Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year potentially has the tools to revitalize UCLA’s pass rush and turn a sore spot into a glimmer of hope in the Big Ten.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Heatherman, plus a slew of player additions via the transfer portal (namely defensive backs Keionte Scott, Jakobe Thomas, Ethan O’Connor, Xavier Lucas and Zechariah Poyser; linebacker Mohamed Toure; and defensive lineman David Blay), revitalized the unit.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
The approval followed a special exception for alcohol service and the project aims to revitalize the long-vacant site into a new dining destination.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
The Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year potentially has the tools to revitalize UCLA’s pass rush and turn a sore spot into a glimmer of hope in the Big Ten.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Heatherman, plus a slew of player additions via the transfer portal (namely defensive backs Keionte Scott, Jakobe Thomas, Ethan O’Connor, Xavier Lucas and Zechariah Poyser; linebacker Mohamed Toure; and defensive lineman David Blay), revitalized the unit.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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Power has since been restored, but some services are still limited.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The projects included restoring two bread ovens at a bakery destroyed by Russian warfare, and purchasing a delivery van so that bread could reach more people.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Barnes & Noble will open four new bookstores in the Chicago area by summertime, including a flagship location downtown on State Street, part of a national move to revive its brick-and-mortar retail presence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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An effort to set that up stalled in the California legislature last year, but there's a growing pressure to revive something like it.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s home shop is hosting under-the-radar deals on duvet inserts to refresh your bedroom without spending too much.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Can some late-career playoff magic resurrect that value?—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Afterward, the situation in Iran only got worse, and now Tehran seeks to stanch the bleeding by resurrecting him again.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Zarutska’s killing brought a wave of scrutiny to Charlotte’s transit system, and the attention was renewed after another stabbing on the light rail in December.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The golden visa will be granted for one year but can be renewed every other year for the five-year duration, provided the applicant meets certain requirements.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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