as in to restart
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Recent Examples of reactivate
Several reinstated employees said their health insurance had not been reactivated, another source of stress.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
The new plan calls for reactivating or establishing 13 more.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Considering more than two-thirds of the world’s population carry herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-1), there must be other factors that reactivate the dormant virus and trigger this cascade of events that lead to Alzheimer’s.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
The city of Chicago has several plans to support this revitalization, reactivate neighborhood cores and attract new investment.
—Melody Winston, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
The new plan calls for reactivating or establishing 13 more.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Considering more than two-thirds of the world’s population carry herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-1), there must be other factors that reactivate the dormant virus and trigger this cascade of events that lead to Alzheimer’s.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
The city of Chicago has several plans to support this revitalization, reactivate neighborhood cores and attract new investment.
—Melody Winston, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivate
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Iran's foreign minister said Iran is willing to engage in indirect negotiations with the U.S. after the Trump administration sent Iran a formal letter earlier this month requesting to restart diplomatic engagement with the country.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, the Martinez Refining Company plans to restart some of the refinery process units that were not involved in last month’s fire.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Merino, after a complicated start to his Arsenal career, has reinvented himself through sheer willingness to learn and has added a goal threat to his work ethic.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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From Menswear Fabric to Timeless Women’s Fashion Frank & Eileen reinvented the women's button-up shirt into a fashion statement.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Using cloning technology, Mickey is resurrected over and over again after scientists use him in deadly experiments to make the planet habitable for humans.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to ancient Egyptian religion, Osiris was killed by his brother Seth, but Osiris’ son Horus resurrected his father with a wave of his staff.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Reactivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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