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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
Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The serum comes in mist form and immediately moisturizes, plumps, and revives my complexion.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
This year’s House budget revives the idea of the office and assigns it $53 million.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The Rep revives it with the same cast of five performers.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.
—Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The serum comes in mist form and immediately moisturizes, plumps, and revives my complexion.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
This year’s House budget revives the idea of the office and assigns it $53 million.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The Rep revives it with the same cast of five performers.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
The combination of the formula's acidic component, which dissolves stains and the mild abrasive, which lifts the texture, effectively revives old cookware.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.
—Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revives
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Cross the river and Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue corridor resurrects the old Barneys edit.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Consider pausing a debate, rescheduling an extra meeting, or turning a workout into a quiet walk, because solitude restores your energy and lets new ideas surface.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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That approach lowers costs at the source, keeps families in the district, and restores real ownership instead of treating homeownership like a recurring tax base for government.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Knowing how the brain moves in spaceflight and subsequently recovers allows researchers to understand the effects of microgravity on human physiology.—
Rachael Seidler,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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But every player recovers at a different pace, even those who have seemed bionic in the past.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The protection renews every year.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Leisure enlarges your perspective and renews your faith.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Located in historic Waipahu town, Hawaii's Plantation Village recreates one of the 19th-century sugar plantations that drew immigrant workers from countries like China, Portugal, Japan, and the Philippines, to name a few.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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On this mission, though, Jake comes to appreciate the Na'vi's way of life and falls in love with Neytiri (welcome back to the list Zoe Saldaña).—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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In an emotional interview, the original fan favorite also comes to terms with his previous disappointing outings.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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A week that comes around once a year that players and coaches dread.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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London — Britain’s political class is being shaken by a scandal the scale of which typically comes around only once in a generation, and the man at the heart of it was once seen as the savior of the party that is currently in power.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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