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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If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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The revived Taste of Minnesota will return to downtown Minneapolis for the fourth year on July 3 and 4.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Six years later — after her Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape fired her into the sun — a TikTok trend resurrected it.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The dispute between Shalom and its neighbors has renewed scrutiny of the zoo and private ownership of exotic animals in general.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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If passed, the moratorium would allow existing short-term rental licenses to be renewed but would pause the issuance of new licenses for one year.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Fox is reborn as Eddie Triplett in the book, a charming and erudite book editor who radiates joie de vivre and is among the loves of his stepdaughter Daphne’s life.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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When the theater group declared bankruptcy in 2025 – despite a fundraising campaign and donations from Cal Shakes alumni like Zendaya – the nonprofit Siesta Valley Foundation took over operations, resulting in this year’s reborn festivities.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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After a sharp first half, Texans quarterback CJ Stroud was out of sorts and uncomfortable, repeatedly fleeing the pocket to escape an energized Chris Jones and sailing every other throw.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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The writing process backstage has been a really good way to stay energized.—
Andrea Lavinthal,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The brand prioritizes sustainable practices, utilizing regenerated wool from traceable supply chains, including by the Tuscan wool mill Manteco.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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These neural circuits gradually reconnect until, eventually, the regenerated region becomes structurally similar to the original one.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The throwback image was held up alongside a new sketch up the red dress, which was the blueprint of the recreated gown that Kris wore to the 20th Anniversary of L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles alongside daughter Kendall Jenner.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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There’s the South Pacific region, which features the recreated waters of Banjar, Bali, and Yarrangobilly Hot Springs in Australia.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Reanimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reanimated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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