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
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Perhaps the primary force behind reviving his memory was his brother Morrison Foster, who published a biography about him in 1896.
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Christopher Lynch,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
If Todd Monken can surprise by reviving Deshaun Watson’s career or positioning Shedeur Sanders for growth, the Browns could be decent.
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Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Read more about how the hype around SpaceX and other space companies is reviving competition in the market.
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Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
The deadly incident comes just weeks after a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff in western Missouri, killing 12 people and reviving a longstanding debate over the regulation of skydiving planes.
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Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
His focus on the GOP voter ID bill is preventing Congress from reviving a key surveillance law, plugging up the House floor, and even keeping him from signing a bipartisan housing bill.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
One Tree Hill star Chad Michael Murray is back on screens reviving his role as the ultimate millennial poster boy in a new campaign for Bubly promoting the brand’s new nostalgic Melted Ice Pop flavor.
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Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
Corum is reviving its iconic Coin watch, first created in 1964 by ingeniously slicing a 22-karat gold Double Eagle coin.
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Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Perhaps the primary force behind reviving his memory was his brother Morrison Foster, who published a biography about him in 1896.
—
Christopher Lynch,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
If Todd Monken can surprise by reviving Deshaun Watson’s career or positioning Shedeur Sanders for growth, the Browns could be decent.
—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Read more about how the hype around SpaceX and other space companies is reviving competition in the market.
—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
The deadly incident comes just weeks after a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff in western Missouri, killing 12 people and reviving a longstanding debate over the regulation of skydiving planes.
—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
His focus on the GOP voter ID bill is preventing Congress from reviving a key surveillance law, plugging up the House floor, and even keeping him from signing a bipartisan housing bill.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
One Tree Hill star Chad Michael Murray is back on screens reviving his role as the ultimate millennial poster boy in a new campaign for Bubly promoting the brand’s new nostalgic Melted Ice Pop flavor.
—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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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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Houston did not rule out the possibility of resurrecting the ballot measure.
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In the 30-minute History channel special Ralph Lauren’s American Icons, premiering July 4, viewers learn more about Lauren’s role in restoring and preserving the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Ultimately, the goal is for the pair to travel thousands of miles west as part of a program working toward restoring Guam kingfishers in the wild.
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Koné will continue recovering from his fractured tibia and fibula.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power.
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Given how scarring those early eliminations were at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, their advancement alone has some restorative worth.
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There was an email about Nuno staying, then constant emails about renewing.
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Anthony Quezada, 35th, said he was blocked from renewing a lease just a few years ago after holding his landlord accountable for not addressing issues.
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Once the Minions stumble into Hollywood, the film pays homage to early slapstick cinema, recreating scenes made famous by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.
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Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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That means Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, is coming to the Metroplex.
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