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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
Steelworkers Park 87th and Lake Shore Dr., Chicago A stone’s throw from the Indiana border is this serene lakeside park, part of Chicago’s ongoing efforts to revitalize sites abandoned by the once-mighty steel industry.
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Outside Online, 28 May 2025
Since popcorn goes hand-in-hand with moviegoing, Cruise's emphasis on popcorn reflects his broader mission to revitalize the theatrical experience.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Now, a decade later, several major developments around the museum have revitalized the area, including ThriveOn King, a former 1907 department store renewed with residences and local businesses.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
In 2023, a new whitewater project has involved bringing water back to the area, restoring the natural flow and revitalizing the ecosystem and recreational opportunities.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Outside Online, 28 May 2025
Since popcorn goes hand-in-hand with moviegoing, Cruise's emphasis on popcorn reflects his broader mission to revitalize the theatrical experience.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Now, a decade later, several major developments around the museum have revitalized the area, including ThriveOn King, a former 1907 department store renewed with residences and local businesses.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
In 2023, a new whitewater project has involved bringing water back to the area, restoring the natural flow and revitalizing the ecosystem and recreational opportunities.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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The council has spent months deliberating the budget and, most recently, decided to restore funding for a residential parking program, youth events and immigrant legal aid.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Some were assured by their supervisors that their benefits would be restored.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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In recent years, critics like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have revived the concept of reverse discrimination.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Her outfit not only revived a late ’90s Mugler design, but the little black dress also nodded to an ongoing trend of creative takes on the wardrobe staple.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Keep reading to find must-haves to refresh your travel arsenal, with prices starting as low as $5.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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Look for programs in areas such as Agile Scrum, Six Sigma, or technical product management to refresh your expertise.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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In later years, Crawford resurrected his legal career, as a dedicated Indianapolis defense attorney.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Her plan is to use Omega, dead or alive, as a gene bank to resurrect the Time Lords and construct a new Gallifrey.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 June 2025
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Los Angeles County renews focus on phonics In the last few years, several larger districts in California have started to embrace more structured phonics learning, including Los Angeles Unified, Long Beach Unified and Oakland Unified.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The first season of Nobody Wants This became an instant hit, with Netflix announcing its decision to renew the series for a second installment in October 2024.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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