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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery
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as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character
the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined
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Recent Examples of regenerate
Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
The findings of this recent study show that the default behavior of these systems is to compress meaning toward what is most familiar, recognizable and easy to regenerate.
—Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Verb
In my setup, the reason why the plasmon survives is because it is being regenerated.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
The findings of this recent study show that the default behavior of these systems is to compress meaning toward what is most familiar, recognizable and easy to regenerate.
—Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state.
—Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
Verb
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On this occasion, his team only threatened to restore parity once, Henderson blocking Kostoulas’s shot after he was put through by Georginio Rutter.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Administration public health officials often cite the need to restore trust in public health systems after the coronavirus pandemic, when vaccine policy and the general public health response to the deadly pandemic became a highly polarizing topic in American politics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, North Wilkesboro Speedway — once literally in ruins — was revived in 2023 for NASCAR’s All-Star Race, and this summer will host its first official Cup Series points race since 1996.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The latest earnings reports from major technology companies have revived investors’ concerns about payoffs on elevated artificial intelligence (AI) spending.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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In response, local advocates formed the Neutaconkanut Hill Park Association to rehabilitate the park in 1976.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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In his eastern Connecticut district, Courtney landed $2 million for the Connecticut Department of Housing to help with the expansion of affordable housing at Country Place in Colchester to rehabilitate 194 units of family housing.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Texans want an orderly immigration system, not the fear and chaos sewn by the surge of untrained ICE recruits.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 forward is an integral part of the Vikings’ experienced starting lineup that has been together for two seasons and is led by senior guard Lillian Barnes, a Ball State recruit.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Details like antique glassware and petite vases of fresh flowers refreshed regularly help the rooms feel personable and intimate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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While several key players are already months into their rehabilitation from serious injuries – Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Mykel Williams – their offensive catalyst sounds surprisingly refreshed only a few weeks after the season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Overlooking the white-sand beaches on the Florida Panhandle, Jon Sumrall and Buster Faulkner first hatched their plan to resurrect the Gators.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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My shower was halfway resurrecting.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To redeem the offer, use code GOODWILLDUNKIN at checkout.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Laporta’s last two actions as president before the election process were to renew Fermin’s contract until 2031 and abandon the European Super League project.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The series, which comes from Canadian studio Crave, was swiftly renewed after Season 1 debuted to far more fanfare than anyone might have expected.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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