as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the media coverage of the dramatic escape has rewaked concerns about security at the prison
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The move is part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to win back customers and revive Starbucks' brand.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025 -
The company is also working on reviving the woolly mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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After the bombing attempt, the shoe removal rule was implemented, then relaxed, then resurrected.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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Top Kansas lawmakers renewed a massive incentive offer for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals on Monday, reaffirming their desire to poach one or both teams from Missouri.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The dark comedy, which stars Gary Oldman as the head of a group of British intelligence agents, was renewed for Season 6 in October 2024.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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“Rewake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewake. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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