as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
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 restored
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 recovered
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 revived
Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Ben Johnson — with intellect, a bare chest and a cheesy motto from high school football — has revived the Bears in his first season as their coach.
—Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The protests have also revived concerns about possible American intervention.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Jeep revived the Cherokee, debuted the Recon EV, refreshed the Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer and debuted a brand new internal combustion engine for future vehicles.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple fans commented that Roberts revived her Madison Montgomery- and Chanel Oberlin-era color, a reference to her iconic roles in American Horror Story and Scream Queens, in which Roberts was blonde.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Manifest famously debuted on NBC in 2018 and was canceled by the network after three seasons, only to be revived by Netflix for a final season after the show shot up the streamer’s charts.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
When Law & Order was revived in 2022, Merkerson did not return.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
From 2009 to 2011, the mill closed, only to be revived by cousins Chuck and Paul Mooty, plus another family member.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
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Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.
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Glencore and Rio Tinto revived merger talks that would create the world’s largest mining company, as global demand surges for metals and minerals key to the energy transition and AI infrastructure buildout.
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
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Rudd has kept up the bit many times over the years, and even resurrected it again this week on O'Brien's podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.—
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And he’s not just resurrected as an athlete; Nick’s sense of self, self worth, and ability to chase his dreams while facing his demons is every bit as remarkable.—
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Northbound traffic has been restored, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, but southbound lanes remain closed.—
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In August 2024, Delvey's access to social media was also restored, and her house arrest was extended to a much larger radius.—
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Over $11,000 in Ulta Beauty items have been recovered by Carroll County police officers, following a regional theft scheme.—
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Moore lost a second fumble later in the second quarter when hit by Daniel Ndukwe and Mario Landino recovered at the Oregon 21.—
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
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Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.—
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Simulating factories before changes By combining Digital Twin Composer with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and computer vision, PepsiCo recreated every machine, conveyor, pallet route and operator path with physics-level accuracy.—
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The pair flawlessly recreated the bright orange looks worn by Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet at the premiere of Marty Supreme.—
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When Frank Reich was hired to be the head coach of the Panthers in 2023, Li came to Charlotte with him.—
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Countryman came to the mall to get a walk inside in with his family.—
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Now Boise State is in its final year in the conference before heading to the reborn Pac-12 next season, where it will be joined by some familiar foes and gain new rivals.—
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Through the apocalyptic lens of 2025, a forty-five-year-old period piece seems reborn as a countercultural statement.—
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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