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
Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
And that was a moment when things were starting to be revived.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Geopolitical tensions – including the war in Iran – have revived fears of terrorism and instability.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The influential Midwest emo group initially revived their classic sound on their 2016 reunion LP, only to pivot to a gossamer, almost post-rock evolution on their third album in 2019.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Since then, the case was revived last year after he was found competent again.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
It was canceled after one season, but became a cult favorite, and so the show was revived for a second season in 2014.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Invented at the Detroit Athletic Club in 1916, the Last Word was revived in 2003 by legendary Seattle bartender Murray Stenson at the Zig Zag Café.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 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
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 episode also revived attacks on the show’s spotty vetting after reports that Strader had been arrested in 2017 on suspicion of burglarizing the house of an ex-girlfriend.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
And that was a moment when things were starting to be revived.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Geopolitical tensions – including the war in Iran – have revived fears of terrorism and instability.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The influential Midwest emo group initially revived their classic sound on their 2016 reunion LP, only to pivot to a gossamer, almost post-rock evolution on their third album in 2019.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Since then, the case was revived last year after he was found competent again.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
It was canceled after one season, but became a cult favorite, and so the show was revived for a second season in 2014.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Invented at the Detroit Athletic Club in 1916, the Last Word was revived in 2003 by legendary Seattle bartender Murray Stenson at the Zig Zag Café.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 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
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
Verb
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The Senate was scheduled to be on a break extending through the week after Easter, which is the holiest day on the Christian calendar and marks the day Jesus is said to have resurrected.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Fleming's Karen is resurrected and re-killed in Season 5 and appears to Bobby in a coma in Season 7.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shelved project restored As early as 2009, Vietnam had agreed in principle to set up two nuclear reactors at Ninh Thuan, and work at the site began soon after.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Aliquippa Water Main Authority hopes to have water fully restored by Tuesday morning.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New York recovered to go back ahead 66-60 at halftime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Components such as steel, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, plastics and even glass, can be recovered and reused, said John Shegerian, founder of Electronic Recyclers International.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 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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Sansone, though, says the lien was executed years ago and the documents were recreated in 2026 due to loss of the initial paperwork.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The final episode looks at the science and savvy behind South Korea’s beauty industry and how the country came to set the agenda for cosmetics consumers around the world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The car and its distinctive Phoenix Red paint job would appear in 27 Camel GT Challenge event between 1973 and 1978, before its racing days came to an end following a crash at the Trois‑Rivières circuit in Québec.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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