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as in resurrects
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 restores
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 recovers
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 revives
The company is now moving into a different role, and the new role revives a conflict of interest that financial regulation usually works hard to keep apart.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The project revives elements of Shurcliff’s plan that were lost over time.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The winter seasonal route revives a flight previously offered by Avelo Airlines and brings Alaska’s Boise nonstop count to 18.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
The historian revives the artifacts in the museum.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Lipa’s arrival also revives attention on Clooney’s unusually consequential run as a coffee salesman.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The project revives elements of Shurcliff’s plan that were lost over time.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The winter seasonal route revives a flight previously offered by Avelo Airlines and brings Alaska’s Boise nonstop count to 18.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
But then Blake Mills comes along and delivers one of his most emotional and inspired guitar solos, a breathtaking contribution that revives the energy of the track and the whole second half of the record with it.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
The historian revives the artifacts in the museum.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Lipa’s arrival also revives attention on Clooney’s unusually consequential run as a coffee salesman.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revives
Verb
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Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The unrestricted grant resurrects the spirt of the AIDS Treatment Project, which Giorno started when the epidemic left so many artists in need beginning in the early ’80s.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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His victory restores another seat to the GOP conference as Republicans work with a razor-thin House majority.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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Palefsky argues the model also restores something that hotels and short-term rentals have stripped out.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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It's been a busy season for Camp Pendleton, and for Lala (Mariel Molino) in particular, who recovers from the harrowing car crash at the end of season 1 only to endure a scandal that forces her to consider entering witness protection and leaving young Gibbs (Austin Stowell) behind.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Salomonsson recovers from shoulder surgery ahead of schedule.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Express yourself through a small performance in a familiar place, because being seen kindly strengthens confidence and renews your playful focus today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Tina Peters will walk out of a Colorado prison Monday, ending roughly 20 months of incarceration as her legal team renews its effort to overturn the seven criminal convictions that sent her there.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Gage’s version recreates the speech in a Southern dialect, which Truth almost certainly never used.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Instead of a Buffy-like television show, however, this one recreates a fictional slasher franchise called Camp Miasma, a typical homicidal-maniac-versus-horny-teens-in-the-woods series that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Friday the 13th movies.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Verb
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When a push comes to shove … trust your gut.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Sandra Lok also comes to First Thursday with her golden retriever, Grant.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Baptism fits right into that philosophy as a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser that refreshes skin without disrupting the barrier.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Every so often, an amazing sale that’s absolutely worth dropping everything to shop comes around.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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When winter comes around, there’s ice skating and snow tubing plus all kinds of any-season activities and events to keep the whole family well entertained.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Revives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revives. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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