1
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 historian revives the artifacts in the museum.
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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
Hollywood is pushing deeper into generative AI, and its latest move revives a major star.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, its struggling personal computer and hardware segment could see a rebound this year, as the company revives its XPS brand and shifts strategy to expand its PC customer base and improve margins.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Directed by longtime collaborators Andy Morahan and David Austin, the project revives a concert film that had remained largely unseen for decades.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Hollywood is pushing deeper into generative AI, and its latest move revives a major star.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, its struggling personal computer and hardware segment could see a rebound this year, as the company revives its XPS brand and shifts strategy to expand its PC customer base and improve margins.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Directed by longtime collaborators Andy Morahan and David Austin, the project revives a concert film that had remained largely unseen for decades.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revives
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Written with Owen Temple, the song resurrects an image Baumann had in his mind for years, that of humankind spinning through space, all of us in this together.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lightweight yet deeply moisturizing, this firming formula restores elasticity and resilience to thin, crepey skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Second, a neural network called Saranga recovers weak echo signals from very noisy measurements by learning patterns over time, inspired by how bats process sound.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The mixer uses an EBI braking system that recovers up to 30% of energy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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To receive power, data center companies must enter a 10-year service agreement that then automatically renews for one year.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Copenhagen Fashion Week may only occur twice a year, but staying at the Bella Grande recreates the city’s most fashionable event on the daily.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cocktail comes to us, like so many greats, from Hugo Ensslin’s 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks and the recipe most of us use is more or less the same as his—a healthy pour of Irish whiskey, with lime juice and some grenadine (pomegranate syrup) to sweeten.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The blue Ford quickly comes to a full stop and Martinez is pulled from the vehicle and handcuffed by multiple officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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People with mature skin will also appreciate the subtle, cooling finish that instantly refreshes your complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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The museum refreshes its spring exhibit annually (usually April), incorporating items on loan by Swift'.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wasserman is hoping this is all old news by the time the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad comes around.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Suwa’s father comes around for him in an arc that moved me deeply, surprising and intimately felt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Revives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revives. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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