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
Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
In reasserting authority, critics could not appear to be reviving formalist connoisseurship or to be grabbing at personal power.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Hilton's platform focuses on increasing affordable housing supply for first-time homebuyers, bolstering tech industries and reviving California's film industry.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth officially issued the ban on transgender people serving in the military in February 2025, effectively reviving an order Trump instituted in his first term.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Last year, Broward County officials said an independent agency would conduct another safety assessment of North Perry Airport after a small plane crashed on July 13 crash in Pines Village, reviving the longstanding safety debate surrounding the airport and its growth.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Chick-fil-A also announced that Cow Appreciation Day will officially return on July 14, reviving one of the brand’s most recognizable promotional events.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Sure, there are fringe examples from smaller filmmakers reviving dead stars or film festivals like Tribeca giving a platform to some shorts being made in Sora, but not a major studio putting real money behind it.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Verb
That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
In reasserting authority, critics could not appear to be reviving formalist connoisseurship or to be grabbing at personal power.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Hilton's platform focuses on increasing affordable housing supply for first-time homebuyers, bolstering tech industries and reviving California's film industry.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth officially issued the ban on transgender people serving in the military in February 2025, effectively reviving an order Trump instituted in his first term.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Last year, Broward County officials said an independent agency would conduct another safety assessment of North Perry Airport after a small plane crashed on July 13 crash in Pines Village, reviving the longstanding safety debate surrounding the airport and its growth.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Chick-fil-A also announced that Cow Appreciation Day will officially return on July 14, reviving one of the brand’s most recognizable promotional events.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Sure, there are fringe examples from smaller filmmakers reviving dead stars or film festivals like Tribeca giving a platform to some shorts being made in Sora, but not a major studio putting real money behind it.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
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In the current era of Big Brother, in which one big alliance ofetn mows down the rest of the house with little-to-no resistance, revisiting a season-long duel between two distinct teams is even more refreshing.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Moss is paired with sea salt for a subtle briny funk, while herbaceous sage, warm vetiver, and airy musk leave the scent light and refreshing.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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This, of course, not being the 50-year ban that actually set women’s football back years, but Everton Women carrying on-loan Manchester United full-back Hannah Blundell out in a suitcase-cum-coffin before their World Sevens semi-final against United on Saturday and resurrecting her.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Tatum had been sidelined for 298 days recovering the injury that happened during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2025.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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San José families are already facing a high cost of living, and small businesses are still recovering from economic challenges.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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One white student called for restorative justice through education and reconciliation, while another white student wanted to promote uncomfortable conversations.—
Ingrid A. Nelson,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Per the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency, PMMA is only authorized for use as a restorative treatment and not for aesthetic purposes.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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With fewer people coming to its stores and website to buy workout clothes, the company has also leaned more on discounting to drive sales, which has hurt its bottom line and its reputation as a premium brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Some of those cases are now coming to bear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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