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as in to resurrect
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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2
as in to restore
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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3
as in to recover
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 revive
Hennepin County Related Articles One person revived the Memorial Day flags tradition at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Bill Nye, the alarmed guy Some lawmakers have recently revived the issue.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
In 2005, however, another Republican—President George W. Bush—revived them.
—Tik Root, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Casey Moran and Tom Broderick are Connecticut residents who co-founded CT Parking Reform seeking to revive the traditional Connecticut town center.
—Casey Moran, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Bill Nye, the alarmed guy Some lawmakers have recently revived the issue.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
In 2005, however, another Republican—President George W. Bush—revived them.
—Tik Root, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Casey Moran and Tom Broderick are Connecticut residents who co-founded CT Parking Reform seeking to revive the traditional Connecticut town center.
—Casey Moran, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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Bo died in a 2016 plot, but (in true soap opera fashion) was later resurrected.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Lost Generation and The Cadavers Cafe Nine, 250 State St., New Haven Two legendary New Haven punk bands from the thriving Connecticut music scene of the late 1970s or early ‘80s have resurrected themselves and team up for a night that’s more about vitality than nostalgia.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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The four-floor building incorporates Washington, DC’s oldest synagogue, with the 146-year-old historic brick synagogue moved and restored to sit alongside the modern museum building at the corner of 3rd and F Streets NW.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Amidst this colorful history, how will Piccioli restore the brand to a traditional European design house after Demna Gvasalia’s experimental years, which brought pop culture and streetwear into the high fashion brand’s luxury ethos?—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The fatal accident has renewed safety concerns for residents in the area, the outlet reported.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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That renown may further expand during the East finals, when his Pacers renew their rivalry with the Knicks in front of a national audience.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Keep reading to find must-haves to refresh your travel arsenal, with prices starting as low as $5.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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So, to be able to refresh our memories about the advocacy work that he's done and the positions that he's taken, not just for the Asian American community, but for the theatrical community, was really an honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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