as in refurbishment
the act or an instance of bringing something damaged or worn back to its original state
When the restoration was complete, the decades-old building looked almost as good as it had when it was new.
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Recent Examples of restoration
The recent Hitchcock restoration project, Roberts explains, is a testament to BFI’s active efforts.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 23 May 2025
In 2022, states like Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Vermont passed laws to safeguard native pollinators, and by 2023, at least 20 states introduced habitat restoration bills, while 24 states proposed limits on toxic pesticide use.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
As a coral restoration manager, Reckenbeil takes on many roles, from diving reefs to testing new ways to protect corals from predators.
—Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
However, the true targets were often indigenous leaders, anti-mining advocates, environmental restoration campaigners, and community organizers.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
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Matt Minton, Variety, 23 May 2025
In 2022, states like Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Vermont passed laws to safeguard native pollinators, and by 2023, at least 20 states introduced habitat restoration bills, while 24 states proposed limits on toxic pesticide use.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
As a coral restoration manager, Reckenbeil takes on many roles, from diving reefs to testing new ways to protect corals from predators.
—Max Chesnes, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
However, the true targets were often indigenous leaders, anti-mining advocates, environmental restoration campaigners, and community organizers.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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Five weeks ago, Transportation secretary Sean Duffy grabbed back the Penn Station reconstruction project from the MTA.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
23 May 2025
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Although they can be waived for 180 days by executive order, investors are likely to be wary of reconstruction projects when sanctions could be reinstated after six months.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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In the show, created by Mindy Kaling, her character Isla Gordon takes over the family business as president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves while her older brother Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux) enters a rehabilitation facility for his drug addiction.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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One group of volunteers had been in rehabilitation from cocaine or heroin/cocaine use.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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