as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
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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as in restored
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 recovered
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 revived
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Emergency personnel who responded to the scene extricated both the driver and the passenger of the Jeep, but neither could be revived.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Maul’s return in Season 3 of Clone Wars in 2011, by being revived by witches called Nightsisters on Dathomir, was well-received by fans.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
And that revived the Army’s, or at least Munir’s, legitimacy as the solid leader and national hero who had saved Pakistan.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, a small group of RV industry professionals has revived the Prattline name and reinvented the Low Tow design with modern technology.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Last fall's 43-day shutdown broke the record for the longest funding lapse and revived concerns over the consequences of requiring air traffic controllers to work without pay.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
To show you how much the Bananas have revived Grayson Stadium, the field just sold out its 500th game in a row.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The next day, however, Rachel is miraculously revived.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Green River, which is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, has a long history as a whiskey brand and distillery, but the modern incarnation of the business has only been around for a decade after being revived in 2016.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Emergency personnel who responded to the scene extricated both the driver and the passenger of the Jeep, but neither could be revived.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Maul’s return in Season 3 of Clone Wars in 2011, by being revived by witches called Nightsisters on Dathomir, was well-received by fans.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
And that revived the Army’s, or at least Munir’s, legitimacy as the solid leader and national hero who had saved Pakistan.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, a small group of RV industry professionals has revived the Prattline name and reinvented the Low Tow design with modern technology.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Last fall's 43-day shutdown broke the record for the longest funding lapse and revived concerns over the consequences of requiring air traffic controllers to work without pay.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
To show you how much the Bananas have revived Grayson Stadium, the field just sold out its 500th game in a row.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The next day, however, Rachel is miraculously revived.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before playing for Las Vegas, Smith resurrected his career over five seasons in Seattle.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The onetime Festival of Nations is set to be resurrected under a new name for the first time since 2019, with participants from 67 nations and ethnic communities.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Transportation Security Administration employees, including airport security screeners, are required to work but will not be paid until after funding is restored.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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About two dozen shell casings were recovered from the crime scene, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Robinson’s defense team said in recent court filings that an analysis from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency, could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The local population could relish seeing their own history recreated, from the early migrations from Europe to the present day.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The helicopter broke a water line for the building’s sprinkler system, then came to a stop inverted inside the building.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Located in the Silicon Valley hub of Mountain View, the past and future intersect, offering visitors a deeper understanding of how modern computing and artificial intelligence came to be.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, multiple law enforcement officials lined rows of chairs in both the Senate Judiciary and Rules and Senate State Affairs committee rooms to repeat their points on the reborn Republican bills.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, deposed starter Antonio Senzatela looked reborn as a long reliever.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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