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as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
people trying to resuscitate some old theories that the assassination was really an act of conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resuscitate
The girl was rushed to Rady Children’s Hospital, but doctors were unable to resuscitate her.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Officers attempted to resuscitate Joss, but he was pronounced dead when EMS arrived.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Bystanders and park service personnel found his body on the Bright Angel Trail on June 16 but were unable to resuscitate him.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 May 2025
During Wednesday’s surgery Agudelo’s heart stopped, and doctors had to resuscitate her, Rodas said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Officers attempted to resuscitate Joss, but he was pronounced dead when EMS arrived.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Bystanders and park service personnel found his body on the Bright Angel Trail on June 16 but were unable to resuscitate him.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 May 2025
During Wednesday’s surgery Agudelo’s heart stopped, and doctors had to resuscitate her, Rodas said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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The move is part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to win back customers and revive Starbucks' brand.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Should England revive their Euros campaign and get into the knockout phase, that twin fever may be replicated in the coming days on a smaller scale.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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After the bombing attempt, the shoe removal rule was implemented, then relaxed, then resurrected.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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Industry trade groups are lobbying Congress to reverse the Trump administration's proposal and restore the Office of Space Commerce's (OSC's) budget to this year's level of $65 million.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Putin dreams of not only restoring the Russian empire but also becoming the master power of Europe.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Top Kansas lawmakers renewed a massive incentive offer for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals on Monday, reaffirming their desire to poach one or both teams from Missouri.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The dark comedy, which stars Gary Oldman as the head of a group of British intelligence agents, was renewed for Season 6 in October 2024.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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Sheila Huff asked me to refresh her memories about old blues and jazz clubs.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Instant classic duets, traditional story songs that felt refreshed and revived, plus crowds shrieking at heartthrobs and roars of approval at the celebration of traditional values of faith, family and freedom dominated the day.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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