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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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
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The latest beat-and-raise quarter from Danaher is reviving Wall Street's hopes for the stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
That, plus the prospect of tax hikes, is reviving interest in real estate in the city’s affluent suburbs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Viagen’s expertise in cryopreservation – reviving frozen genetic material for cloning – is vital to protecting and expanding endangered species, said Matt James, Colossal’s chief animal officer, in a news release announcing the acquisition.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The singer wore the brand’s Hillcliffe Slingback High Court heels in a vibrant hot pink hue, reviving the Barbiecore pink trend.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and mass closures in 2018 — followed by a few unsuccessful attempts at reviving the brand — the company has opened a spot in Kansas City, Kansas, at Tanger Kansas City at Legends.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
In various online forums, people are proposing ideas such as reviving bartering systems among neighbors or establishing community gardens in spaces like churches and recreational centers.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Is sporting Halloween fashion really that much worse than reviving 1980s deadstock denim?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Biden was even less enthusiastic about reviving international economic institutions.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The latest beat-and-raise quarter from Danaher is reviving Wall Street's hopes for the stock.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
That, plus the prospect of tax hikes, is reviving interest in real estate in the city’s affluent suburbs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Viagen’s expertise in cryopreservation – reviving frozen genetic material for cloning – is vital to protecting and expanding endangered species, said Matt James, Colossal’s chief animal officer, in a news release announcing the acquisition.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The singer wore the brand’s Hillcliffe Slingback High Court heels in a vibrant hot pink hue, reviving the Barbiecore pink trend.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and mass closures in 2018 — followed by a few unsuccessful attempts at reviving the brand — the company has opened a spot in Kansas City, Kansas, at Tanger Kansas City at Legends.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
In various online forums, people are proposing ideas such as reviving bartering systems among neighbors or establishing community gardens in spaces like churches and recreational centers.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Is sporting Halloween fashion really that much worse than reviving 1980s deadstock denim?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
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After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With its welcoming small-town charm, strong sense of community, and sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada, the destination is wine country with a refreshing twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Auerbach's book is genuinely horrifying, resurrecting that visceral terror of 'stranger-danger' most of us learned as kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System hit North American shores, singlehandedly resurrecting the video-game market after its infamous post-Atari crash in 1983.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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And so, with Carol intent on restoring what once was, the fate of mankind rests in the hands of someone who doesn’t seem to like people all that much.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thomas had two of Miami’s season-high-tying three turnovers against Syracuse, also recovering a fumble at the end of the first half to keep Miami’s 14-0 lead intact.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Participating high schools, including Oakland Tech High School in Oakland and Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, adapted their peer support programs to school-specific goals such as providing restorative alternatives to suspensions and teaching students conflict resolution skills.—
Vani Sanganeria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Plus, find more replenishing and restorative skincare products at Amazon below.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kathleen Wageman, a club leader, said only 47 of the club’s 122 members have committed to renewing their $500 annual memberships because many of them are facing an additional $300 annual fee for parking.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Bar Chelou When faced with renewing its Pasadena lease just after the January fires, the team behind Bar Chelou bistro decided to close.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hailey Bieber broke the internet yesterday by recreating one of Gisele Bündchen's iconic Victoria's Secret photoshoots.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some mills are recreating the natural fiber’s grain on denim fabrics to give the look of linen without the premium price.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of our area's longest-running food festivals is coming to an end.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fresh flavors, new entertainment options and keepsakes are coming to JetBlue flights just in time for the holiday travel season.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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