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as in reviving
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf
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Recent Examples of restoring
Hialeah is set to turn the page today, when Bryan Calvo, 28, is set to be sworn as the youngest mayor in the city’s history, promising a four-year reset focused on professionalism, economic growth, and restoring public trust after years of frustration with city government.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Island custodians began restoring the vegetation in the 1960s—work that continues in the resort’s nursery.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Yet many of his most passionate supporters are vocal about restoring an absolute autocracy.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Also, the hospitality group purchased and is restoring The Lady Kate river cruise boat that has sailed the Connecticut River for decades previously under various names, including Camelot cruises and The Lady Katharine, a nod to the late actress and Connecticut resident Katharine Hepburn.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
From 2016 to 2019, MCR Hotels undertook the project of restoring the historic building into an homage to the era that’s part-hotel, part-museum.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Visitors will be given a rare chance to see how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems, according to a district news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Schwab said the effort is less about looking for criminal behavior than restoring voter trust.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Meanwhile, former volleyball star Tess craves reviving an on-hold career and pursues a job as a coach and even wades into the dating pool.—
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Liam Delap, who had worked with Walker in Derby’s academy, was loaned from Manchester City by Hull in the summer of 2023 and scored eight goals in 31 Championship appearances, reviving a young career that had failed to ignite during temporary spells at Stoke City and Preston North End.—
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Senior 6-9 forward Malik Dia, who scored 19 points with eight rebounds that day against the Razorbacks, is the team's sole returning starter.—
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The suspects appeared to grab entire racks of puffer jackets and sweatshirts before returning outside.—
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Hailey Bieber broke the internet yesterday by recreating one of Gisele Bündchen's iconic Victoria's Secret photoshoots.—
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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.—
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The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.—
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Strand shares that the mere thought of replacing a roof shortly after moving in can be overwhelming for buyers and is often what leads to lower offers or buyers walking away all together.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The spray boasts of refreshing the scalp by breaking down buildup and dead skin without having to do a full rinse.—
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Journeys is doubling down on refreshing its merchandise mix as part of a larger turnaround strategy — and Nike is a key part of the strategy.—
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The New York Times reported the Kardashian family matriarch purchased the home in 2010 for $4 million and allegedly spent millions renovating it over the years.—
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The 13 million euro investment includes renovating and building new industrial facilities for weaving, dyeing and finishing.—
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Without adequate sleep, your body has trouble repairing tissues, regulating hormones and managing energy balance.—
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Receipts obtained by The Bee showed that most of the cost related to repairing the classroom involved asbestos abatement and testing.—
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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