as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
took a reviving vacation in the Caribbean
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as in resurrecting
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 restoring
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 recovering
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 reviving
Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 7 May 2026
One street south, a California developer is reviving plans at 27th and Fairview Avenue.
—Mark Dee
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami will be at Pinecrest Gardens’ geodesic-dome amphitheater for the first time on Saturday, May 9, reviving favorites that fit, as if made for it, the natural setting.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Her campaign drew on the enduring support base associated with her father’s presidency, while also reviving deep divisions within Peruvian society.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Not to be outdone by these veterans, Beaumont has recently seen a wave of new spots open, expanding and reviving the area’s distinct barbecue style.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 2 May 2026
Getting things rolling Walt Disney World is reviving two roller coasters, starting May 3 with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 7 May 2026
One street south, a California developer is reviving plans at 27th and Fairview Avenue.
—Mark Dee
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami will be at Pinecrest Gardens’ geodesic-dome amphitheater for the first time on Saturday, May 9, reviving favorites that fit, as if made for it, the natural setting.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Her campaign drew on the enduring support base associated with her father’s presidency, while also reviving deep divisions within Peruvian society.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Not to be outdone by these veterans, Beaumont has recently seen a wave of new spots open, expanding and reviving the area’s distinct barbecue style.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 2 May 2026
Getting things rolling Walt Disney World is reviving two roller coasters, starting May 3 with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
Adjective
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After a refreshing, standing, glass shower, guests have the option to purchase a bottle of wine or cocktail from the backyard bar as a to-go treat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Chopa is resurrecting Caffe Vialetto with a new name — Casa Vialetto — and a similar menu, in a new location at 267 Alhambra Circle in the Gables.—
Connie Ogle
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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And in parallel, the Russian government has been resurrecting the ghosts of the Soviet past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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But Zilis testified her views on OpenAI changed after Musk’s criticism of the investment, along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s involvement in restoring Altman as CEO after he was briefly ousted in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Xcel Energy, the state’s largest electricity utility, has said the rate increase is aimed at recovering the costs of investments the company has made since its last rate increase in 2023.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The 18-year-old received a steroid shot from a doctor and is also recovering from January wrist surgery that has sidelined her from golf until at least July.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Research has found restorative practices can improve student behavior and academic performance.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Biologique Recherche uses walnut extract, plant oils, and shea butter for those restorative and the barrier build-back.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That means strengthening job training and apprenticeship programs, making serious investments in manufacturing, and renewing Trade Adjustment Assistance – a vital program to help American workers get back on their feet that Republicans allowed to expire.—
Linda Sánchez,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Authorities are renewing their search for the body of Kristen Smart, 30 years after the California woman vanished.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The production spent three months shooting at altitudes of between 3,000 to 3,500 meters (9,800 to 11,400 ft) close to sites of the real-life events in Italy’s Aosta Valley, with the production also recreating the pillar in three parts in a studio.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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People from across the country are coming to the tourist attraction to catch a glimpse of the pier's new superstar.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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But this unholy union isn’t completely in the clear yet, and there are still several potential regulatory and practical roadblocks that could stop it from coming to fruition.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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