1
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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
These alternatives not only enhance volume but also encourage the body to regenerate its own natural tissue.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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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Verb
After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
These alternatives not only enhance volume but also encourage the body to regenerate its own natural tissue.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
Verb
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President Barack Obama formally restored the name Denali in 2015.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories Fires and recovery aftermath Inside the battle to restore drinking water in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Also under that umbrella is Scott Stuber, who after building the Netflix film output was brought in to revive United Artists.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Days after the presidential election, Ms. Hochul revived the toll, which is charged on vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.—
Stefanos Chen,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ma was a most prominent victim of Beijing’s tech crackdown from several years ago, and his attendance at the recent summit marked a clear signal that China’s most famous entrepreneur had been rehabilitated after four years in the political wilderness.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Smith's doctor said the cannibal killer has been rehabilitated and is taking medications to help with psychosis and voices in his head, the outlet reported.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order declaring the federal government would recognize only two sexes, male and female; more recently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to suspend medical treatment for transgender troops and restrict transgender recruits from enlisting.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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City firefighters went on strike for the first and only time as the department’s first female recruit — Lauren Howard — began her career.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But what about refreshing your jeans for the warmer season ahead?—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Kuleba left office in Sept. 2024 amid a major cabinet reshuffle designed to refresh the Ukrainian government and bring new ideas to the fore, at a time when Russian forces started making concerted gains in the east of country.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Octavia Spencer has resurrected a famous scene from her 2011 film The Help in honor of DOGE.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Incognito resurrected his career after his NFL imposed suspension (eight games in 2013), and blackballing (all of 2014).—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Keep the records until the loan is paid off, and for three years after that, Gallegos said. Treasury bond records: Keep them until the bonds are redeemed.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, guests can earn or redeem Accor Live Limitless points when staying here.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Less impressive was the following game, a meek 0-1 loss to West Ham United, which ended the quest for a Premier League title and renewed the striker debate like never before.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The streamer has renewed Outlast, which comes from executive producer Jason Bateman, for a third season.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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