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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the shower rejuvenated me after a long day of cleaning out the garage
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
that rock star has rejuvenated '80s fashion for a whole new generation
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Recent Examples of rejuvenate
Just like the brand’s signature thick barrier balm, these masks coat feet in plush, rejuvenating comfort.
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Mary Honkus, Glamour, 16 July 2025
But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Untamed lingers on the body’s bluish decay and gouged limbs, a macabre counter to the suggestion that being outside will rejuvenate your spirit and your body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2025
But over the long term, California's Republicans can have a realistic hope that the national gains their party made with a broad set of demographic groups will rejuvenate their fortunes in this state.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Mary Honkus, Glamour, 16 July 2025
But before the drama unfolds at Royal Portrush, PGA Tour pros are making sure to take that required break to rejuvenate their energy again.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Untamed lingers on the body’s bluish decay and gouged limbs, a macabre counter to the suggestion that being outside will rejuvenate your spirit and your body.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2025
But over the long term, California's Republicans can have a realistic hope that the national gains their party made with a broad set of demographic groups will rejuvenate their fortunes in this state.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Without a major course correction, the President will fail to keep one of his most important promises to the American public – restoring economic prosperity.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The probe was announced just days after the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies was restored, following widespread public outcry over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move to curb their powers.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Weeks after the deal was announced, many Penn faculty members remain in limbo, unsure about which grants have been revived.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Brazilian famously walked to the site of Donnelly’s accident at Jerez and watched as the rescue teams fought to revive him on the track.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Wake up refreshed, and the day ahead is that bit easier.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The Court Circular is the British royal family's official record of previous royal engagements and is usually refreshed online about one day after an appearance is made.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Among those on this Trail of Tears were Harjo’s Muscogee ancestors, who left Georgia and Alabama for Oklahoma, and whose memory the writer resurrects through poems that collapse the distance between generations, making history feel present-tense.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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While she’s been receiving critical acclaim for her solo excursions, Howard looked jazzed to re-engage with her former mates and resurrect long-dormant songs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Academy board members may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 July 2025
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Joining Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in the summer of that year, as the Catalans’ president Joan Laporta failed to deliver on an election campaign promise to renew him, Messi was linked with a potential return to the Blaugrana as his two-term deal in the French capital expired.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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