1
as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances
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2
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee
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3
as in to recover
to gain consciousness again
the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address
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Recent Examples of revive
To see firsthand how conservation efforts are reviving D.C.’s waterfront, rent a kayak to explore the Anacostia or Potomac rivers.
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Amy Alipio, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
At Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, the circular bar that appeared in the original Top Gun in 1986 was revived.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle.
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—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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Amy Alipio, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
At Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, the circular bar that appeared in the original Top Gun in 1986 was revived.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication revives the signature bi-retrograde display and adds a flying tourbillon and a minute repeater for a full-on high-watchmaking spectacle.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Emergency crews were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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Right off the bat, the revival disavowed canon and resurrected Dan Conner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was further fabricated that Jenkins unearthed some concept art sketches by this unknown illustrator and resurrected the character for the Marvel Knights line.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has demanded Columbia make widespread changes to its disciplinary policies and admissions before the funding is restored.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Today's announcement is a welcome step toward restoring a common-sense safety standard.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Agents and forensic experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recovered and analyzed key evidence from the Tesla attack, including Molotov cocktails allegedly used in the arson.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Josh Butler — who started three games in Bland’s absence and played well — is also recovering from a torn ACL.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2025
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Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Regularly refresh your core content with current data, dates, and statistics.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The food, too, rides the wave between old and new, with beloved German ingredients refreshed through the chef’s imagination.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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