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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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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
The group waged a guerilla war against the Soviet Union into the 1950s, and UPA emigres played a key role in reviving Ukraine’s nationalist movement during perestroika.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
As part of efforts to revive direct talks, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Araghchi in Tehran earlier Saturday, according to officials in Islamabad who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Despite efforts to revive them, both Paul and Sheila died shortly after being rescued from the blaze.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo wore vintage Miu Miu plaid slingbacks with low-rise denim last week, while Dua Lipa recently revived olive crocodile boots from John Galliano’s fall 2000 Dior collection.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
As part of efforts to revive direct talks, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Araghchi in Tehran earlier Saturday, according to officials in Islamabad who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Despite efforts to revive them, both Paul and Sheila died shortly after being rescued from the blaze.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo wore vintage Miu Miu plaid slingbacks with low-rise denim last week, while Dua Lipa recently revived olive crocodile boots from John Galliano’s fall 2000 Dior collection.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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While no protest, demonstration, or amount of organizing can resurrect the dead, perhaps such actions can chart a new course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Before Rhaenyra’s raven can be sent, though, Tyland Lannister arrives at the Gullet, with an armada only money can buy, to prise open Blackwater Bay and restore a shipping route to King’s Landing.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Curacao attempted to recover from a lopsided defeat against Germany.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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