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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1
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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2
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
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
SpaceX is reviving a significant deal on its portable Starlink Mini dish, dropping the price by 40% for US consumers, from $499 to $299.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
To many, Gelsinger’s return signaled that the company was reviving the spirit of Andy Grove’s Intel.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Seoul, South Korea — The US Air Force is putting a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reviving a World War II-era squadron to bolster security amid simmering military tensions in the region.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
McDonald’s is reviving its iconic Monopoly promotion in the United States from October 6 for a limited time.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Where to stay The town of Burford is reviving its main street with the 18-room Bull.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Iran can achieve that by abandoning water-hungry crops, shifting to smart farming, conserving every drop, and reviving flood-management techniques Iranians once mastered to recharge depleted aquifers.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
SpaceX is reviving a significant deal on its portable Starlink Mini dish, dropping the price by 40% for US consumers, from $499 to $299.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
To many, Gelsinger’s return signaled that the company was reviving the spirit of Andy Grove’s Intel.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Seoul, South Korea — The US Air Force is putting a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reviving a World War II-era squadron to bolster security amid simmering military tensions in the region.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
McDonald’s is reviving its iconic Monopoly promotion in the United States from October 6 for a limited time.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Where to stay The town of Burford is reviving its main street with the 18-room Bull.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
Adjective
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These easy fall plant swaps are perfect for refreshing tired summer pots and creating long-lasting displays with minimal effort.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For die-hard fans, this isn’t the time to sit at home refreshing scores on your phone.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Right off the heels of announcing Goop’s new clothing line, Gwyneth Paltrow has decided to join celebrities like Emma Stone, Renée Zellweger, and Sarah Jessica Parker in resurrecting capri pants.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the Seaside Company and Ensemble Investments poured $100 million into resurrecting this beautiful beachfront hotel.—
Jackie Bryant,
AFAR Media,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Young had spent the lead-up to Game 2 recovering.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Saudi Arabia launched a high-profile effort to stamp out corruption in 2017 with the detention of princes, government ministers, and business moguls at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, recovering over $100 billion in assets.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is something deeply restorative about it.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Through the compassionate yet rigorous structures of restorative justice and the generosity of two people who might have spent their lives hating him, Dunne changed course.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the Bears’ 0-2 start last month, Stevenson struggled in pass coverage, renewing concerns about his ability to reach his next developmental checkpoint.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The fee will apply whether the driver is being issued a license for the first time or renewing their license.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That process of recreating the set took only about an hour, which gave Cameron the freedom for easy reshoots and pickup lines.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival, put on by Villain Arts Tattoo Festivals, is coming to Cream City for the 15th time.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Which celebrity is coming to Louisville?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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