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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new director hoping to revivify the region's oldest repertory company
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as in reviving
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the new director hopes to revivify interest in the sports programs offered at the youth center
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revivifying
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026 -
But if the state Senate fails to act in the service of saving the waning hope of restoring democracy in this country, then Maryland and all our residents will bear some responsibility for the consequences.—
Sherrilyn Ifill,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since last fall, Nike has beefed up its boot offerings by reviving both the Air Max Goadome and Bolotoro silhouettes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, refreshing the water and flower food every two days can extend the life of your roses.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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My shower was halfway resurrecting.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal are resurrecting their friendship nearly 20 years after starring together in The Dark Knight.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The facility drew widespread national attention last month after a photograph of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue bunny hat as he was led away by officers, spread online, renewing concerns about conditions inside Dilley.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their eventual choice will rent out the entire building — a building that also stopped renewing leases at an apartment property next door to create even more space.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Revivifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revivifying. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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