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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
The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rice starch and micro-starch—a proprietary blend—soaks up excess sweat and slip while restoring natural waves and bounce.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Creating a wildflower meadow or restoring any garden ecosystem is a process, and a joyful one.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Doctors would infuse a virus into her son's ears carrying a gene for a protein called otoferlin, which Travis was missing, hopefully restoring the ability of his brain to receive signals from his ears.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rice starch and micro-starch—a proprietary blend—soaks up excess sweat and slip while restoring natural waves and bounce.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Creating a wildflower meadow or restoring any garden ecosystem is a process, and a joyful one.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Doctors would infuse a virus into her son's ears carrying a gene for a protein called otoferlin, which Travis was missing, hopefully restoring the ability of his brain to receive signals from his ears.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Anne Hathaway reviving an actual movie costume from 2006?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting Saturday, the mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company’s direction under a new chief executive.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Holland seemed hopeful that Laughton, who expressed interest in returning, would come back to extend the value of his acquisition for what ultimately became a second-round draft pick.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The production spent three months shooting at altitudes of between 3,000 to 3,500 meters (9,800 to 11,400 ft) close to sites of the real-life events in Italy’s Aosta Valley, with the production also recreating the pillar in three parts in a studio.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the batteries on the trackers would run low, and McGovern’s team would need to remove and recharge the devices, before surreptitiously replacing them.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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New builds are still coming online, often replacing older houses on some of the best plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead of renewing the contract with SymSoft Solutions, officials decided to use a similar tool provided by Amazon Web Services, which was part of a larger contract CDTFA already had, a department spokesperson said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Western Texas Intermediate crude futures are selling for $103 a barrel Friday, renewing concern about an inflation shock, which could push interest rates higher.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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This short-term focus has contributed to little evolution within Villa’s strongest XI, and there is a growing case that his squad needs refreshing in the summer.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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McDonald's is refreshing its drink menu.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city is renovating the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center to make room for the Gary Health Department.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After closing, the couple planned to make a few small tweaks, but ended up gut-renovating it over four years, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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From a young age, she was captivated by film photography, often collecting cameras, repairing them, and even reselling them in high school.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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That the system is repairing this longstanding exclusion?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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