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as in resurrects
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 restores
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 recovers
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 revives
Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.
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Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
With Riordan penning scripts and serving as a producer, this show faithfully revives fan-favorite elements while embracing the youthful spirit of its main characters.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Some women say the tax revives resentment toward the government’s long history of involvement in reproductive decisions.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Every February, the Tapati is celebrated, an ancestral festival where the island revives its traditions with competitions, dances, art and unique celebrations.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
For many, the rhetoric revives memories of years defined by recession, hyperinflation and chronic shortages.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
Daniel Craig revives his iconic role, joined by an ensemble of talent which includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and more.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Trent Reznor revives the industrial(-rock) revolution.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Abib Pink Me Up PDRN Glow Kit This pretty-in-pink trio brightens, smooths, and revives tired skin in one easy routine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revives
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Cross the river and Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue corridor resurrects the old Barneys edit.—
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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
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Supporters of the move said the decision restores the statue to its original and intended placement.—
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The latter is a peptide that restores volume, bounce, and hydration.—
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Brown, who’s posted career-best numbers while co-star Jayson Tatum recovers from Achilles surgery, was ruled out with low back spasms.—
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The gift arrives as the organization recovers from years of management turmoil and layoffs following rapid growth that strained its infrastructure.—
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The new movie picks up soon after the events of The Way of Water and finds the Sully family reeling after the death of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), as series villain Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) renews his efforts to find and capture Jake.—
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Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.—
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The new movie Marty Supreme recreates this world.—
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The facility recreates real-world production lines and living environments and spans two floors.—
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Elsewhere, the e-cargo is built around aluminum front and rear frame components, rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing Scwhalbe rubber, and comes to a halt courtesy of Tektro quad-piston hydraulic brakes rocking 180-mm discs.—
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When the government shutdown ends, or if a temporary solution comes to provide assistance to SNAP recipients, that doesn’t mean food benefits would return immediately.—
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On Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, winter storms arrive with remarkable regularity, delivering light, dry snowfall that refreshes the mountain again and again throughout the season.—
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Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.—
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In fashion, what goes around always comes around—meaning even an It bag from the past can enjoy a new life in 2026.—
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When winter comes around, snow and slush are just waiting to be tracked into the house.—
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“Revives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revives. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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