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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
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
There was another test subject, known as the Child of Eternity, who developed the ability to regenerate, even from death.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Verb
Rather, the regenerating tissue appears to follow spatial and molecular instructions embedded within the surrounding brain.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
There was another test subject, known as the Child of Eternity, who developed the ability to regenerate, even from death.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
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
Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.
—oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerate
Verb
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Wandering beyond the community’s gates, Art discovers a tree of life, the fruit of which briefly and poignantly restores his youth.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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In a 2017 study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, researchers found that when couples experience relational boredom, engaging in novel and growth-oriented activities together helps to restore relationship quality and reduce feelings of stagnation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Named after the historic Pacific Electric red car system, the venue aims to revive a sense of cultural connection in Los Angeles.—
Erica Olsen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Plemons also revived the group for the show’s 10th anniversary in 2016 at the same festival, with Kirsten Dunst in attendance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Biologist Cristhian Mace, with the LA County Parks and Recreation, is working with her team to rehabilitate and monitor the Eaton Canyon Natural Area as its ecosystem recovers from wildfire destruction.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Ball State recruit Briggs Corona led defending state champion Marist (30-7) with 10 kills, while freshman right-side hitter Max DeHoyos added five kills and Fiedler handed out 20 assists.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Candidates with backgrounds in farming, organized labor, firefighting, or military service have become increasingly attractive recruits, but those biographies also invite scrutiny from opponents eager to paint them as political insiders.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Its recent revival is rooted in the architectural heritage of the buildings, so the aim was to renew and refresh rather than to radically reinvent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Each year, crews rework the white limestone layer and haul in 88,000 pounds of broken brick, but only during completely dry weather, to refresh each of the courts.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Born into a family of restaurateurs, twins Margot and Félix Dumant are on a quest to resurrect the traditional Parisian bistro, a concept some think is an endangered species in a fast-changing restaurant scene.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The most ambitious bar — squarely on the corner of Pratt and Trumbull — resurrected the Coach’s name, the third downtown sports bar to take that name since the 1990s.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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With his best friend, Diahann Carroll, and a sizable contribution from Sidney Poitier, Aaron organizes the funeral, attempting to redeem the reputation he was hired to protect.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Its recent revival is rooted in the architectural heritage of the buildings, so the aim was to renew and refresh rather than to radically reinvent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Regenerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerate. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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