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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
Mario Kart World is being positioned as the major system seller at launch, revitalizing an ultra-popular, somewhat stale series with a mixed bag of bold new ideas.
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ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
After former President Joe Biden failed to reach an agreement to revitalize U.S. participation in the JCPOA, Trump has sought to reach a new accord that would introduce stringent checks on Iran's nuclear program.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This poetic gem is a journey from the weight of absence to the serenity of presence, thanks in no small part to the inquisitive, gifted woman pulled from obscurity: Sheila Turner-Seed, whose life was short but full and worth revitalizing.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
In the past decade, the Columbia Arts and Culture Commission has worked to revitalize the venue, Moore said.
—Lauren Lifke, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
After former President Joe Biden failed to reach an agreement to revitalize U.S. participation in the JCPOA, Trump has sought to reach a new accord that would introduce stringent checks on Iran's nuclear program.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This poetic gem is a journey from the weight of absence to the serenity of presence, thanks in no small part to the inquisitive, gifted woman pulled from obscurity: Sheila Turner-Seed, whose life was short but full and worth revitalizing.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
In the past decade, the Columbia Arts and Culture Commission has worked to revitalize the venue, Moore said.
—Lauren Lifke, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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The bill is aimed at addressing America's spiraling federal deficit and restoring faith in the government's ability to meet its obligations, especially in areas like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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In crucial moments, alumni voices can restore the reputation of their respective alma maters.—
Avi D. Gordon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Other small towns and villages across Italy have offered houses for as little as €1 to revive shrinking communities.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Starbucks is bulking up staffing as Niccol pushes to revive sales in part by speeding up service.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Instant classic duets, traditional story songs that felt refreshed and revived, plus crowds shrieking at heartthrobs and roars of approval at the celebration of traditional values of faith, family and freedom dominated the day.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Keep scrolling for more patio furniture and decor deals to refresh outdoor spaces.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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That turned out to be something of a troll, however, as the show resurrected him two episodes later.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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But as Europeans concentrated on building a calmer future, others were resurrecting a more tumultuous past.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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As a result, some VMware users have opted to keep using VMware perpetual licenses, even though Broadcom refuses to renew most of those clients’ support services.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Mamdani said his campaign renewed faith in democracy.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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