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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Trailblazing artists such as Bill Reid and Art Thompson began reviving the distinctive masks, blankets, spruce-root hats, and totem poles that their ancestors had been creating for centuries, igniting an art movement that lasted well into the 1990s.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
To celebrate the launch of the flavor, 99 Brand is reviving retro vibes with a special hotline that might help fans feel some 90s vibes.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine played a major role in reviving the box office this summer.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to create a national fiscal commission to devise policies to get the country back on a sustainable fiscal path, reviving a proposal twice attempted in the 2010s.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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While these measures will help stabilize the property market, lifting prices and reviving demand will be a tall order, Morgan Stanley wrote in a note published Wednesday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Trailblazing artists such as Bill Reid and Art Thompson began reviving the distinctive masks, blankets, spruce-root hats, and totem poles that their ancestors had been creating for centuries, igniting an art movement that lasted well into the 1990s.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
To celebrate the launch of the flavor, 99 Brand is reviving retro vibes with a special hotline that might help fans feel some 90s vibes.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine played a major role in reviving the box office this summer.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to create a national fiscal commission to devise policies to get the country back on a sustainable fiscal path, reviving a proposal twice attempted in the 2010s.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
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For Prince William, who has such a great platform, to lend his voice, his resources into creating positive change is such a refreshing, wonderful thing to see.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lo-Fi Spritz Effortlessly Cool for the Wicked Crowd For a lighter, bittersweet sip, this spritz brings a refreshing twist to any Oz celebration.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scientists expect that the diminished population of spring-run chinook will make their recovery more difficult and time-consuming than for other types of salmon, and that restoring them to their historical habitats in the upper Klamath River will likely require human intervention.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Enabling Safe Reconnect means McAfee cuts all communication if the VPN connection drops, restoring it when the VPN connection is up again.PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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As the search for Le Roux continues and the family hopes for her safe return, Norwood is at the hospital recovering from injuries that led to an infection, his uncle Robert Martin told CNN affiliate WRAL.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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After plunging during the pandemic, Brazil’s theatrical market has been recovering since 2021, but the pace of the recovery has been hampered this year by 2023’s Hollywood double strike.Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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And in 2022, Chesa Boudin, who advocated for restorative justice and ending mass incarceration, was ousted as San Francisco’s district attorney in a recall.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The cycling of day and night creates a natural clock that enables a restorative night’s sleep for primates like us.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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The amenity gives prospects another reason to sign leases at client buildings, and current residents one more factor in favor of renewing their leases.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Compare costs by getting quotes from a few insurers before renewing your policy.Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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As waters with many uses – drinking to growing food to manufacturing goods to recreating and fishing – the Great Lakes are one of the few places that garner bipartisan support.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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His network has inspired countless creators and home cooks to dig deeper into their own culinary passions, whether that’s recreating a dish from their childhood or learning how to make a new international favorite.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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