1
as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances
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2
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee
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as in to recover
to gain consciousness again
the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address
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Recent Examples of revive
Their tense coexistence revives buried violence and loss, forcing a fragile chance of reconciliation.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Now that the case — revived by a conviction reversal earlier this year — has been assigned to a courtroom, the judge will hear evidentiary and other pretrial motions that will set the parameters for trial.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Letters revive voices from the past, express what daily life used to be like, and even reveal family secrets.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
He was rushed to Evanston Hospital, but could not be revived.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Now that the case — revived by a conviction reversal earlier this year — has been assigned to a courtroom, the judge will hear evidentiary and other pretrial motions that will set the parameters for trial.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Letters revive voices from the past, express what daily life used to be like, and even reveal family secrets.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
He was rushed to Evanston Hospital, but could not be revived.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for revive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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But some reporters seem compelled to resurrect its ghost to justify to fewer and fewer peers their bootstrapped existence.
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The utility later cleared residents to return to every building except the 600 building while crews worked to restore power.
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If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
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The decision — announced on the deadline for the trade partners to determine whether to renew the deal for another 16 years — won't invalidate the agreement, which will stay in effect for another decade.
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The Federal Reserve attributes much of the gap to a capital stock the United States renews faster than anyone else, and the IMF to European firms that stay too small and invest too little to reach the frontier.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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