as in revived
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the hikers were reanimated and ready to go after their brief rest along the side of the trail
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as in resurrected
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the new multiplex has begun to reanimate the shabby neighborhood
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Recent Examples of reanimated
Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
All the while, a far-right President Mary Beth Cadwallader fans anti-reanimated sentiment with the mantra, Make America Safe Again.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reanimated
Adjective
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Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After the fleece is placed on the tree, not with a spear, but simply hung on it, the group discovers the next day that Thalia has been resurrected.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The chapter, East Chicago 3046-B, resurrected itself in November 2024 after nearly a decade by petitioning the state NAACP and was regranted its charter in February, its president, Benita White Arnold, said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The concession was renewed in 2021 for 25 years, during the prior Panamanian administration.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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And yet, more than a month later, the Stephen King adaptation executive produced by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti is yet to be renewed for a second season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sure enough, the Seahawks then went 74 yards in 34 seconds, highlighted by a 42-yard pass from reborn Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba against Kam Curl and ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass to an uncovered Smith-Njigba to give them a 17-13 halftime lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The era of the Veyron was also the era of the AWD Lamborghini, the Audi R8, the reborn Bentley Continental and the VW Phaeton (which shared a platform and assembly line with the Bentley).—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Teams feel energized but increasingly unclear about what matters most right now.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, the utility’s parent company, has said that a leading theory is that a century-old, dormant transmission line in Eaton Canyon briefly became energized that night, causing sparks that ignited the fire.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cristina Cerdeira, marketing manager of Tejidos Royo, is adamant that regenerated fibers are the future of denim fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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This nonprofit retreat is home to regenerated grasslands, revived native trout streams, and thriving populations of bison, elk, and wild horses.—
Kristin Songy Diehl,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Here, immersive exhibits—from a recreated crash pad to a blacklight poster workshop—unfold to the soundtrack of Jefferson Airplane.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Guests will also be able to explore recreated set pieces, including a Tribal Council fire pit, a voting confessional booth and a Winner's Wall designed for photo ops.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reanimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimated. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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