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
Available in 10xLP and 8xCD editions via Columbia/Legacy, the reissue revives an album that has been out of print for three decades, according to a press release.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
Most focus on organic, low-intervention wines and reviving indigenous grape varieties as a gentler approach of working with the land.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
If Democrats’ current position cracks, once the government reopens there’s going to be a negotiation on their push to revive expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Choi also is reviving major IP, including a third season of the fan-favorite romantic drama Yumi’s Cells.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
Most focus on organic, low-intervention wines and reviving indigenous grape varieties as a gentler approach of working with the land.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
If Democrats’ current position cracks, once the government reopens there’s going to be a negotiation on their push to revive expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Choi also is reviving major IP, including a third season of the fan-favorite romantic drama Yumi’s Cells.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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That’s why Cristobal returned in 2022, leaving a pretty good gig in Oregon to help resurrect a once-proud program.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Also this week, the beloved choco taco has been resurrected thanks to gourmet ice cream chain Salt & Straw.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Maybe another manager could’ve done or said something to restore their confidence and shake them out of their long funks a little bit quicker.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As with prevention, daily skin care is foundational, with regular moisturizing needed to restore the protective barrier.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The latter came after Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton knocked the ball from Lawrence inches from the goal line, and Kansas City recovered.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Injuries have restricted Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite to just one cap, and the 23-year-old is still recovering from a hamstring issue, while Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah has also only made one appearance and has been left out by his former Chelsea boss.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Everything felt renewed and each debut collection a redefining of the new era.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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After the show was renewed for Season 2 in April, the streamer reversed its decision and canceled the series a few months later, following Paramount’s merger with Skydance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with a bunch of tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the slightly higher sticker price.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some shoppers admitted to purchasing multiple colors to refresh their bedroom vibe year-round thanks to the set’s budget-friendly price point and all-season functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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