as in remembering
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 reliving
In his upcoming fantasy romance movie with Margot Robbie, their characters, David and Sarah, two singles who meet at a wedding, embark on a life-changing road trip, reliving important moments from their pasts through magical doorways.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
While the first leg was filled with an anxious energy, the final leg is all about reliving your Denali experience.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Many of them had come to this building time and again to tell their stories to lawmakers, reliving painful memories of some of the worst moments of their lives.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
While the first leg was filled with an anxious energy, the final leg is all about reliving your Denali experience.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Many of them had come to this building time and again to tell their stories to lawmakers, reliving painful memories of some of the worst moments of their lives.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliving
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Carrie Underwood is remembering one of her most loyal songwriters, Brett James.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Listening, remembering details and acknowledging effort make leaders approachable without sacrificing authority.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without clarity, organizations risk recreating inefficiencies and adding even more complexity.—
Carl D'Halluin,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Reliving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliving. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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