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
Trump’s new proposal revives the concept, but with an even higher financial threshold for employers.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states.
—CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The system revives the centuries-old concept of pinhole imaging.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
This bold release revives a 1930s fashion illustration featuring an image of a man on the street that reads more abstract when knotted.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
By injecting concentrated algae into soil through local irrigation systems, the company revives barren land into fertile ground.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The move revives a long-running political fight over patriotism and protest that the Court sought to settle in 1989.
—Nik Popli, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Paramount’s recently released The Naked Gun, which revives the comedy series that launched theatrically in 1988, has surpassed $59 million worldwide since opening earlier this month.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Intervision revives the name of a music contest that Moscow used to stage in the Soviet era with its Eastern European satellite states.
—CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The system revives the centuries-old concept of pinhole imaging.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
This bold release revives a 1930s fashion illustration featuring an image of a man on the street that reads more abstract when knotted.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
By injecting concentrated algae into soil through local irrigation systems, the company revives barren land into fertile ground.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Advertisement The move revives a long-running political fight over patriotism and protest that the Court sought to settle in 1989.
—Nik Popli, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Paramount’s recently released The Naked Gun, which revives the comedy series that launched theatrically in 1988, has surpassed $59 million worldwide since opening earlier this month.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revives
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That’s the case at Auburn, where the play-calling methodology resurrects images of Moe, Larry and Curly putting their heads together to tackle a situation.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
14 Aug. 2025
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What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway turns into a tense situation that resurrects secrets meant to be buried away forever.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2024
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Trump looks like Netanyahu blindsided him, Netanyahu is forced to apologize, and Qatar restores Israel to its lukewarm graces.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amid unfamiliar streets and uncertain days, the two form a deep friendship that restores their strength to imagine a future of their own.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Although Gilgeous-Alexander gains a step on a drive, Sarr recovers enough to block Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup attempt.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’ll drain savings more quickly and leave fewer assets to generate returns when the market recovers.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The movement also renews its agreement to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents (technocrats), based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ambition rooted in personal purpose renews itself.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Putin was portrayed as an unsightly troll, who, by an act of magic—a spell cast by the puppet version of Boris Berezovsky, the magnate who helped engineer his rise to the Presidency—comes to appear beautiful and virtuous, the subject of great adulation and deference.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Counting The Life of Chuck, which premiered at festivals in 2024 but opened wide this June, four of King's stories will have hit the box office by the time 2025 comes to a close, three of which—Chuck, The Monkey, and this week's The Long Walk—were first-time adaptations.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fruit and herb-forward formula refreshes strands thoroughly without stripping natural moisture, leaving hair soft, bouncy, and full of life.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Calvin Klein Eyewear has unveiled new sunglasses and optical styles for fall 2025, with standout styles from the assortment featuring the CK emblem — a new logo treatment that refreshes the brand’s iconic monogram.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The spirit of giving may not be the first ghost that comes to mind when Halloween comes around, but these neighborhood organizations are asking for donations to make Halloween fun and equitable for local youth.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The list comes around the same time Forbes dropped its latest list of the best colleges in the United States, where many of the same schools were recognized.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Revives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revives. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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