as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
took a reviving vacation in the Caribbean
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as in resurrecting
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 restoring
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 recovering
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 reviving
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Clough had a knack of reviving the fortunes of waifs and strays; of extracting every ounce of talent from players.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Since nearly all of Japanese business is supported by SMEs, reviving them would be a great impact on the economy.
—Japan Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie seems keen to the now-ancient and passé concept of selling out, though not terribly interested in actually reviving or adopting Gen X’s principled superstition against it.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The European Union responded swiftly, reviving plans to enact nearly €100 billion in tariffs prepared last year but suspended until February.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Since last fall, Nike has beefed up its boot offerings by reviving both the Air Max Goadome and Bolotoro silhouettes.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The company which makes Regal Ware cookware is reviving the name of its manufacturing operation –reflecting its Wisconsin roots.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Clough had a knack of reviving the fortunes of waifs and strays; of extracting every ounce of talent from players.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Since nearly all of Japanese business is supported by SMEs, reviving them would be a great impact on the economy.
—Japan Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
This, for me, as evidenced by the letter, isn’t about reviving my commerciality.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie seems keen to the now-ancient and passé concept of selling out, though not terribly interested in actually reviving or adopting Gen X’s principled superstition against it.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The European Union responded swiftly, reviving plans to enact nearly €100 billion in tariffs prepared last year but suspended until February.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
Adjective
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Yeti’s Daytrip Lunch Bag has plenty of storage for snacks and bottled or canned beverages, to provide a refreshing option at the end of a hot hike.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dinner is a playground of refreshing charm and joyful abandon; expect fresh takes like cavatelli with pepperoni butter or spaghetti alla chitarra with crab and tomato gravy.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My shower was halfway resurrecting.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal are resurrecting their friendship nearly 20 years after starring together in The Dark Knight.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump cut federal ties with the firm before Karp cut a deal with the White House, restoring the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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But if the state Senate fails to act in the service of saving the waning hope of restoring democracy in this country, then Maryland and all our residents will bear some responsibility for the consequences.—
Sherrilyn Ifill,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Countless challenges can stand between people recovering from addiction and employment, like rocky work histories, criminal records, a lack of reliable transportation or judgment from employers.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to a GoFundMe created to raise expenses, Vasquez was recovering from emergency hip surgery and Honda had moved in to become her caretaker.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Remembering love, old and new, is restorative.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Remembering love, old and new, is restorative.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The facility drew widespread national attention last month after a photograph of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue bunny hat as he was led away by officers, spread online, renewing concerns about conditions inside Dilley.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their eventual choice will rent out the entire building — a building that also stopped renewing leases at an apartment property next door to create even more space.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those recreating in alpine environments should plan ahead and be prepared for ice, snow, high winds, and subzero temperatures.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The airline prides itself on recreating the feel-good coziness and charm of Austrian culture even at 30,000 feet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The woman driving a Toyota Prius hit the bicyclist shortly after noon and then continued for another block before swerving into the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market and then coming to a stop, trapping several people underneath the vehicle, police and fire officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Speculation around the Kuminga deal was the Warriors coming to the conclusion that Antetokounmpo would not be dealt during the current trade cycle, and that any move with the 31-year-old All-Star instead would come in the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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