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
Bowood made its name as a wholesale perennial grower for nearly two decades before reviving a decaying warehouse and auto shop in the city.
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Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The Oakland Fortune Factory, meanwhile, has managed to revive interest in the treats.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
The event was revived with a new format.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The project was officially revived in 2022, when it was announced Skydance Animation would produce it.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The Oakland Fortune Factory, meanwhile, has managed to revive interest in the treats.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
The event was revived with a new format.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The project was officially revived in 2022, when it was announced Skydance Animation would produce it.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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During the early 2000s craft cocktail movement, many classic cocktails once lost to history were resurrected by trendsetting bartenders.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Arab hopes to be able to resurrect the project once money becomes available, but for now his department lacks the funds.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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In more recent years, though, there has been a countermovement to restore Paul to a more credible Hellenistic context.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Crowfoot said the state’s ongoing efforts are also helping to restore vital tidal habitats and remove barriers that hinder fish migration.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The structure is being brought down so first responders can safely go in and recover the two workers who are trapped under the rubble.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The couple has since renewed their vows at home.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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The series was just renewed for a second season.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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There's nothing like returning to the park refreshed and ready to take on the evening instead of worn down by an hour-long ordeal on the shuttle.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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