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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 Steelworkers Park 87th and Lake Shore Dr., Chicago A stone’s throw from the Indiana border is this serene lakeside park, part of Chicago’s ongoing efforts to revitalize sites abandoned by the once-mighty steel industry. Outside Online, 28 May 2025 Since popcorn goes hand-in-hand with moviegoing, Cruise's emphasis on popcorn reflects his broader mission to revitalize the theatrical experience. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025 Now, a decade later, several major developments around the museum have revitalized the area, including ThriveOn King, a former 1907 department store renewed with residences and local businesses. Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025 In 2023, a new whitewater project has involved bringing water back to the area, restoring the natural flow and revitalizing the ecosystem and recreational opportunities. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for revitalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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  • The council has spent months deliberating the budget and, most recently, decided to restore funding for a residential parking program, youth events and immigrant legal aid.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
  • In response to the lawsuit, the government argued that an injunction was unnecessary, since the federal government had already restored the students’ immigration statuses and instated a new policy — on April 26 — that the government wouldn’t revoke immigration statuses again for the same reason.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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  • In recent years, critics like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller have revived the concept of reverse discrimination.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 6 June 2025
  • Coco Chanel herself was a beacon of reincarnation having revived her brand against stunning odds in the post-WWII era.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
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  • Participants are assigned real projects, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and are offered training to refresh technical and soft skills.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • While sports bars have a mixed track record of late—Hooters filed for bankruptcy two months ago—investors have started showing heightened interest in refreshing the concept.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025
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  • In later years, Crawford resurrected his legal career, as a dedicated Indianapolis defense attorney.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Her plan is to use Omega, dead or alive, as a gene bank to resurrect the Time Lords and construct a new Gallifrey.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 June 2025
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  • But efforts to renew that venture and bring the show to the Paramount+ streaming service have hit a major snag, according to three people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
  • The president made a series of phone calls Friday to U.S. television news anchors to renew his calls on Iran to curb its nuclear program.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025

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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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