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
Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie seems keen to the now-ancient and passé concept of selling out, though not terribly interested in actually reviving or adopting Gen X’s principled superstition against it.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
With a ruling looming but uncertain, Democratic members of Congress are reviving an effort to terminate the national emergency declared by Trump on April 2, 2025, which saw the president impose sweeping duties on dozens of American trade partners.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The European Union responded swiftly, reviving plans to enact nearly €100 billion in tariffs prepared last year but suspended until February.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Failure to act would risk another government shutdown—the second in four months—reviving memories of the last lapse in funding that rattled financial markets and left hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay for a record 43 days.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Other introductions are the Carrera Seafarer, reviving the spirit of the 1949 tide watch, and the Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph, introducing the rattrapante complication to this line for the first time.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
With everyone talking about 2016 nostalgia right now, TikTok currently has the hashtag #2016makeup reaching over 65,000 videos of creators reviving the makeup trends YouTubers like Aaliyah Jay and Jackie Aina ruled 10 years ago.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie seems keen to the now-ancient and passé concept of selling out, though not terribly interested in actually reviving or adopting Gen X’s principled superstition against it.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
With a ruling looming but uncertain, Democratic members of Congress are reviving an effort to terminate the national emergency declared by Trump on April 2, 2025, which saw the president impose sweeping duties on dozens of American trade partners.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The European Union responded swiftly, reviving plans to enact nearly €100 billion in tariffs prepared last year but suspended until February.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Failure to act would risk another government shutdown—the second in four months—reviving memories of the last lapse in funding that rattled financial markets and left hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay for a record 43 days.
—Nik Popli, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Other introductions are the Carrera Seafarer, reviving the spirit of the 1949 tide watch, and the Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph, introducing the rattrapante complication to this line for the first time.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
With everyone talking about 2016 nostalgia right now, TikTok currently has the hashtag #2016makeup reaching over 65,000 videos of creators reviving the makeup trends YouTubers like Aaliyah Jay and Jackie Aina ruled 10 years ago.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
Adjective
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Romance and friendship here feel equal, refreshing and built on mutual admiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This refreshing drink combines turmeric powder, lemon juice, raw honey (for taste), and coconut or mineral water.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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The tool also prevents the infected from resurrecting into more dangerous creatures.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota politicians resurrecting the George Floyd debacle.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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If passed, the Grand Canyon Restoration Act will cover costs associated with restoring and rebuilding the historic lodge.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, her office said the government was committed to helping residents find alternative housing and to restoring road access, utilities and school activities in town.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Efforts in recent years have focused on recovering ancient grape varieties and highlighting the distinctive conditions of the islands.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some utility companies are even considering recovering those payments with interest.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Many of these buyers maintain primary residences elsewhere and are seeking a true resort experience with seamless ski-in/ski-out access, direct mountain connectivity, restorative amenities such as a spa, and elevated dining and retail offerings.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Plus, find more replenishing and restorative skincare products at Amazon below.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Congress is close to enacting a two-year authorization of Medicare telehealth services for older adults, renewing pandemic-era coverage in the nation’s largest government health insurance program.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Discovery investments days after the announcement of a megadeal between the two media giants, among other purchases, according to a financial disclosure from the White House, renewing questions from ethics experts around potential conflicts of interest.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The images accompanying this story show protesters recreating the act at demonstrations outside Iran, not the woman featured in the original viral video.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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What about wealth management and the prospect of trillions in retail money, potentially from retirement accounts, coming to the rescue?—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana seeks to preserve that heritage, capturing the raw intensity and intimate, improvised interplay of the performers in Tablao Flamenco, coming to Dallas as part of the TITAS/Dance Unbound series.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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