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as in reviving
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf
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Recent Examples of restoring
If passed, the Grand Canyon Restoration Act will cover costs associated with restoring and rebuilding the historic lodge.
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In a statement, her office said the government was committed to helping residents find alternative housing and to restoring road access, utilities and school activities in town.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
On an idyllic farm in rural Georgia, Black beekeeping parents tenderly share their knowledge of life, love, and nature with their young sons while restoring their homestead.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said on Tuesday that restoring power remains the state's priority, adding that prolonged cold temperatures have put a strain on the state's utility systems.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Weathers said this community push is about more than restoring a single exhibit, but the potentially grave consequences of erasing history.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s a lot of satisfaction to be found in restoring a dingy white shirt to its near-original glory.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Ronaldo Schemidt | Afp | Getty Images There is a long road ahead to restoring Venezuela’s crude oil production to its former levels.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The ingredient rejuvenated aged cells by 31 percent, restoring skin structure and resilience for a more youthful appearance.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In a statement, her office said the government was committed to helping residents find alternative housing and to restoring road access, utilities and school activities in town.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
On an idyllic farm in rural Georgia, Black beekeeping parents tenderly share their knowledge of life, love, and nature with their young sons while restoring their homestead.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said on Tuesday that restoring power remains the state's priority, adding that prolonged cold temperatures have put a strain on the state's utility systems.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Weathers said this community push is about more than restoring a single exhibit, but the potentially grave consequences of erasing history.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
There’s a lot of satisfaction to be found in restoring a dingy white shirt to its near-original glory.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Ronaldo Schemidt | Afp | Getty Images There is a long road ahead to restoring Venezuela’s crude oil production to its former levels.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The ingredient rejuvenated aged cells by 31 percent, restoring skin structure and resilience for a more youthful appearance.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the market turns, when deals fall apart, when commissions are delayed, when prospects stop returning calls and when months go by without a paycheck, talent alone does not carry you through.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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McCoy and Okunlola are the two primary linemen returning, and either one can play guard or tackle.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Curious about what opportunities could arise, Ellis took photos of himself recreating Smith's magazine poses, per the outlet, and he was instantly booked.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The images accompanying this story show protesters recreating the act at demonstrations outside Iran, not the woman featured in the original viral video.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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If your temperature valve is leaking, DIYers who are experienced with plumbing should be capable of replacing or repairing the valve on a water heater.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, Spiber’s plan foresees replacing a large amount of edible sugar with waste by 2026.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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State spending has continued to rise since Covid, renewing the need for revenue.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Things took a turn for the worse two years ago when a door plug blew off an Alaska Air 737 Max shortly after take-off, renewing questions about the safety of its manufacturing and put federal restrictions on the pace of production.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recharging your dryer balls helps remove detergent residue, while also softening, firming, and refreshing the wool’s natural oils.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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While Scully spends weeks alone renovating the old house, Jennifer returns to Australia to liquidate their assets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Washburne, well known for renovating the landmark Highland Park Village shopping center, bought the downtown property nearly three years ago.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The couple began repairing and renovating the house after Irene, but before that work was done, Superstorm Sandy struck the next year, destroying brand new windows and other furnishings inside.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Being a self-repairing sack of meat, even in 2026, still has its advantages.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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