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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery
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as in to rehabilitate
to make better in behavior or character
the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined
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Recent Examples of regenerate
Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
That includes the limited ability for nerves to regenerate after injuries, allowing people to regain some function and feeling.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024
Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021
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The tendency for terrorist movements targeted by the U.S. to regenerate after major military setbacks, even after their leaders have been killed, has been an enduring pattern for the past four American Presidents.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
That includes the limited ability for nerves to regenerate after injuries, allowing people to regain some function and feeling.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024
Noun
To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state.
—Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021
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The Rescue Our Medical Care campaign had sought to engage the hospital in negotiations to restore acute psychiatric beds and create a patient protection fund, citing HCA’s business practices and divestment of health services.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The eyebrow shows those factors most clearly, and Topaz restores the most detail.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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In Austin, Penfold Theatre revives razor-sharp 'Art,' a comic drama about friendship In addition to underwriting the big Spanish-language shows, Austin Opera will use the Butler endowment to fund residences, workshops and new pieces.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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When the caper drama was revived in summer 2021 as Freevee’s Leverage: Redemption, Hodge — as did co-stars Gina Bellman, Christian Kane and Beth Riesgraf — reprised his role from the TNT series.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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How to become a wildlife rehabilitator The process to legally take care of certain kinds of restricted wildlife varies by state, but virtually everyone who wants to help rehabilitate a squirrel or similar animal in the U.S. needs a permit from their state and possibly the federal government.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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So Gascón said what’s under review is the evidence that was never presented that could have changed the outcome, as well as considering, under California law, if the brothers are rehabilitated prisoners who are safe to reenter the community.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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And as of today, the team has another new recruit: Natalie Portman.Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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While a recruit may need up to six months to get up to speed, upskilling an employee who is already adept in the manual process only takes about six weeks, reducing hiring and training costs.Uli Erxleben, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Once renowned for their timeless elegance, these spaces are being thoughtfully designed and refreshed to offer guests a rich, immersive experience that honors their past while introducing a contemporary sensibility.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Don’t miss out on unbeatable savings to refresh his style for the season.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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In his appeal, Allen could resurrect the issue of judicial bias ― that Gull was not a neutral arbiter but a judge who has shown explicit favoritism of the prosecution.Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
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Reps of former horror icon Peter Cushing will be all too aware of this as they are currently tied up in a legal battle after Cushing was resurrected in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story a decade ago.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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The current program allows the state to issue up to $150 million per year in film credits, and allows producers to redeem up to $180 million.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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By integrating loyalty points as a payment option at the point of sale both online and in-store, consumers won’t have to think twice about tapping their digital wallet to redeem or selecting the points balance option online.Len Covello, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tax initially was approved by voters in 1985 and renewed in 2004.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The constitutional amendment renews approval for the state using Minnesota State Lottery revenue for conservation, raises the amount of lottery money the state can spend each year and creates a new advisory council to decide how to award grants.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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