as in to remember
to experience (something) again in your imagination
an athlete trying to relive his glory days He would sometimes relive the battle in his dreams.
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Recent Examples of relive
The feature showcases Madsen as Rex Fuel, a former stuntman attempting to charm his way into a free ticket to see his old movie and relive his glory days at the Royal Alamo Cinema.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025
Two days later, when the body of Alec Campbell had been recovered ‒ his death a result of his kayak capsizing in fast-moving water near the Weir Dam on the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County ‒ Gentile couldn’t help but relive his own family’s tragic loss.
—Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The Watch What Happens Live host will join the Vanderpump Rules alum to relive the season’s drama for a reunion special set to premiere on Peacock on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 July 2025
The New Hollywood and Thibaudet made no effort to relive the past in Franck’s quintet.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025
Two days later, when the body of Alec Campbell had been recovered ‒ his death a result of his kayak capsizing in fast-moving water near the Weir Dam on the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County ‒ Gentile couldn’t help but relive his own family’s tragic loss.
—Michele Haddon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The Watch What Happens Live host will join the Vanderpump Rules alum to relive the season’s drama for a reunion special set to premiere on Peacock on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 July 2025
The New Hollywood and Thibaudet made no effort to relive the past in Franck’s quintet.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relive
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Sonora remembers nervously cleaning the house while her mother locked herself in her bedroom, refusing to even come out and talk to the police.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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The movements up and down are evidence of neither inflation nor deflation when it’s remembered that a rising price signals fewer dollars for other purchases, and a falling price signals more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, Gruffudd also reminisced on working with co-star Evans and shared his thoughts on the actor’s cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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The caption began with Parker, 60, reminiscing on Carrie's many adventures.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Relive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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