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
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Colombia’s interest in Venezuela’s natural gas was revived in 2022, when Petro was elected into office and restored diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some restaurants and food influencers have revived interest in the ingredient amid debates about seed oils and traditional cooking methods.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Misty Copeland revived the balletcore trend with her tutu gown at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday, March 15.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The brand, which was purchased and revived by LVMH, has been turning out exquisite pieces such as its new skeleton model, which Borrero added to this collection.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have revived concerns about a scenario once considered almost unthinkable.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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 lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice, according to the settlement, meaning the legal matter cannot be revived.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Colombia’s interest in Venezuela’s natural gas was revived in 2022, when Petro was elected into office and restored diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
In recent years, some restaurants and food influencers have revived interest in the ingredient amid debates about seed oils and traditional cooking methods.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Misty Copeland revived the balletcore trend with her tutu gown at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday, March 15.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The brand, which was purchased and revived by LVMH, has been turning out exquisite pieces such as its new skeleton model, which Borrero added to this collection.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have revived concerns about a scenario once considered almost unthinkable.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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Over 22 days in September 2024, Sheeran resurrected a dormant $67 million Medicaid settlement and inserted language to divert $10 million from the total to the Hope Florida Foundation, according to records reported on by the Herald/Times in August.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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But that’s not until 2029, so will O’Brien be resurrected to return for next year’s ceremony?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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And indeed, Beuerlein, who thought his days as a quarterback were over until Holtz arrived and restored his faith and self-confidence, had already worked through his own emotions in the nearly two weeks since Holtz’s death.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although immaculately updated, traces of the past remain in the property’s 26 miles of crown moulding restored by a team from Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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That elderly resident also recovered from his injuries.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Investigators later recovered Lee's hair and belongings from King's home and vehicle, authorities said.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Just a few miles from Gagosian’s Beverly Hills gallery, there’s a pint-sized replica of it in the middle of Jonas Wood’s Koreatown studio, with every Richard Meier nook recreated.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Master model builder Logan G recreated the T-Mobile Center and the atmosphere outside the arena into a Lego display.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But that dream of unification, peaceful or otherwise, never came to be.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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At the very top of that list sits the franchise-record streak of victories on the road, which came to a halt at 10 in Phoenix on Sunday during the first game of their current trek on the other side of the Mississippi River.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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New owners Laura and Tim Schneider hope the reborn paper can aid in the community’s recovery by sharing information on the rebuilding process and luring residents and businesses back.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Debuting in 2018, the streaming series follows an ordinary man reborn as a powerful slime in a fantastical world.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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