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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalize
But Estrada’s plans for revitalizing a closed grocery store by opening a United Market don’t end in KCK.
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Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Vikings hope quarterback Kyler Murray can revitalize his career with the team in 2026 and produce a year like what Sam Darnold did in 2024.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins stars Tracy Morgan as Reggie Dinkins, a former football player looking to revitalize his career, along with cast members Erika Alexander, Jalyn Hall, Precious Way and Bobby Moynihan.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
State and local leaders celebrated on Monday the progress being made to revitalize the Edmondson Village Shopping Center in West Baltimore.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Minnesota Vikings hope quarterback Kyler Murray can revitalize his career with the team in 2026 and produce a year like what Sam Darnold did in 2024.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Fall & Rise of Reggie Dinkins stars Tracy Morgan as Reggie Dinkins, a former football player looking to revitalize his career, along with cast members Erika Alexander, Jalyn Hall, Precious Way and Bobby Moynihan.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
State and local leaders celebrated on Monday the progress being made to revitalize the Edmondson Village Shopping Center in West Baltimore.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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Each generation is accused of selling out true conservative principles in order to govern; a radical flank fantasizes about restoring the Party to those principles.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Focusing on a snack that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins will help rebuild and restore muscles.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In March, 2026, the agency reversed course again, reviving the program and reopening applications.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Small shifts in traditions Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, reviving a practice that Francis had let lapse.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Volunteers worked together to refresh indoor living space and improve outdoor garden areas, helping create a more peaceful and welcoming environment for the women in the program.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This story was updated to refresh headlines.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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In his hometown of Chicago, people in Little Village also participated in the tradition of re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus — the event Christians believe when Jesus died and later was resurrected on Easter Sunday.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 ruling triggered fury across the continent and renewed longstanding questions about the organization’s governance.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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