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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
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
Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Collagen helps your body regenerate connective tissue, which includes your tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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
Noun
If target dies this turn, it is removed from game entirely and cannot be regenerated.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Collagen helps your body regenerate connective tissue, which includes your tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
Verb
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Acting as a guardian of stability in the financial system, the FCA works to ensure markets function efficiently and restore confidence when they are shaken.—
Lissele Pratt,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But scientists and engineers are working to restore its natural flow.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Nike, the number one apparel brand globally, has revived its iconic Total 90 football silhouette—synonymous with football players like Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos and Edgar Davids to compete with the Adidas Predator.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Taco Bell is reviving five fan‑favorite items from the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of a limited Decades Y2K Menu, which the company said would arrive in restaurants nationwide beginning Sept. 9.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Since late 2023, the sewage district has been working to rehabilitate the pipes in case of a weather event like this month's storm.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, his most significant impact came in his community outreach work with OMNI New York, which acquires, builds, and rehabilitates affordable housing in the New York metropolitan area.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Pending Shortfall Of Advisors Nevertheless, the growth opportunity for advisors is enormous, especially when considering the waning supply of qualified financial advisors, thanks to a wave of retirements and a lack of younger recruits lining up to fill in the gaps.—
Adam Malamed,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Now entering his senior season, the 6-foot-7, 255-pound edge rusher is a Purdue football recruit who has burst through a banner of expectations, creating his own narrative as a budding star.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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After refreshing the app, all of the Labubu blind boxes that were previously available for order had sold out. What is a Labubu? Labubu is a doll based on a monster created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Design Essentials’ Scalp & Skin Care Scalp Cleansing Serum is a quick, mess-free way to refresh your scalp—no water needed.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The filmmaker also resurrected old favorites Kim’s Video and Benny’s Burritos with the help of production designer Mark Friedberg.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The project faded away for years, but it was resurrected in 2019 as an open-source effort for Windows 10 and 11.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Excitement is building in Lawrence as quarterback Jalon Daniels and the rest of the team look to redeem themselves after an up-and-down 2024.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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These tickets have to be redeemed at the Florida Lottery main office in Tallahassee or one of the district offices.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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North Carolina man can't renew his short-term plan Charlotte, North Carolina, resident Steve Swicegood purchased a short-term plan sold by UnitedHealthcare over two years ago.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra, has renewed his contract through the 2027-28 season.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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