as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
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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as in restored
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 recovered
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 revived
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
Downtown project revived, with new plans coming Don’t forget about Downtown Meridian.
—Rose Evans
january 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
Their play since the Christmas break, however, has revived their playoff chances and Skinner has played a significant role in that.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In 2025, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland revived the franchise with 28 Years Later (2025), which takes place 28 years after the events of the sequel.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
And the Chiefs abruptly began to fade before Peterson — who inexplicably isn’t in the Chiefs Hall of Fame — essentially revived the franchise.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit from an Illinois Republican challenging the state’s mail-in ballot law.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Glencore and Rio Tinto revived merger talks that would create the world’s largest mining company, as global demand surges for metals and minerals key to the energy transition and AI infrastructure buildout.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Ben Johnson — with intellect, a bare chest and a cheesy motto from high school football — has revived the Bears in his first season as their coach.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The surge has revived memories of past market excesses, particularly the boom-and-bust cycle of 2015, market veterans told CNBC.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
Downtown project revived, with new plans coming Don’t forget about Downtown Meridian.
—Rose Evans
january 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
Their play since the Christmas break, however, has revived their playoff chances and Skinner has played a significant role in that.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In 2025, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland revived the franchise with 28 Years Later (2025), which takes place 28 years after the events of the sequel.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
And the Chiefs abruptly began to fade before Peterson — who inexplicably isn’t in the Chiefs Hall of Fame — essentially revived the franchise.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit from an Illinois Republican challenging the state’s mail-in ballot law.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Glencore and Rio Tinto revived merger talks that would create the world’s largest mining company, as global demand surges for metals and minerals key to the energy transition and AI infrastructure buildout.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Ben Johnson — with intellect, a bare chest and a cheesy motto from high school football — has revived the Bears in his first season as their coach.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
Adjective
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Forty-eight hours later, it had been resurrected thanks to the Public Environmental Data Partners (PEDP), a new coalition launched in November 2024 specifically to save federal data.—
Kyla Mandel,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The National Park Service relocated the historic bridge upstream with new foundations designed to withstand flash floods and landslides, which restored visitor access to one of Zion's most iconic trail systems.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the final two minutes, with the Bruins trailing, Dent knocked down a 3-point shot and dished to Tyler Bilodeau for another 3-pointer that restored the Bruins’ lead with eight seconds left.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Denver recovered the ensuing onside kick, but, alas, on the next play, Steve Sewell fumbled the ball back to Buffalo.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Officers found 3 pounds of drugs that tested positive for methamphetamine in a black garbage bag that was ripped open and had identical packaging as the drugs recovered in the runners’ car, according to the charges.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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But the celebration doesn’t end there as the spirit of the Big Easy will be recreated on the streets of Universal Studios Florida for the Mardi Gras parade.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Houthis had eased up on the number of attacks throughout 2025, and opted to suspend the onslaught entirely in November after Israel and Hamas came to a ceasefire in Gaza.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Jan. 2026
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When Frank Reich was hired to be the head coach of the Panthers in 2023, Li came to Charlotte with him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Littleton native finished his career as a reserve for the reborn Outlaws in the Premier Lacrosse League over the past two seasons.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Originally released in 1977, this song of hope is now reborn through a collaboration between several major female figures in American music.—
Margot Blaise,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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