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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the shower rejuvenated me after a long day of cleaning out the garage
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
that rock star has rejuvenated '80s fashion for a whole new generation
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Recent Examples of rejuvenate
Wellness offerings include an outdoor gym, yoga deck, and rejuvenating spa treatments, all set amidst the island’s tranquil landscape.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025
With his velocity down about one mph on all of his pitches this season, the club is hoping that a brief stint on the shelf will rejuvenate him and restore him to peak effectiveness.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The deal marks a momentary retreat for President Donald Trump, who had defended his steep tariffs on Chinese imports as critical to rejuvenate domestic manufacturing in the United States, even as the moves rattled global markets and stoked economic anxieties among Americans.
—USA Today, 17 May 2025
Representing Estonia in the song contest, the musician’s upbeat entry is as spiritually rejuvenating as it is deeply caffeinated.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025
With his velocity down about one mph on all of his pitches this season, the club is hoping that a brief stint on the shelf will rejuvenate him and restore him to peak effectiveness.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The deal marks a momentary retreat for President Donald Trump, who had defended his steep tariffs on Chinese imports as critical to rejuvenate domestic manufacturing in the United States, even as the moves rattled global markets and stoked economic anxieties among Americans.
—USA Today, 17 May 2025
Representing Estonia in the song contest, the musician’s upbeat entry is as spiritually rejuvenating as it is deeply caffeinated.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenate
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Amidst this colorful history, how will Piccioli restore the brand to a traditional European design house after Demna Gvasalia’s experimental years, which brought pop culture and streetwear into the high fashion brand’s luxury ethos?—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The four-floor building incorporates Washington, DC’s oldest synagogue, with the 146-year-old historic brick synagogue moved and restored to sit alongside the modern museum building at the corner of 3rd and F Streets NW.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ultimately, 1970 was the most exuberant model year for the breed of automobiles whose power and tire-smoking, straight-line performance would not be revived by American manufacturers for more than four decades.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Syria’s oil and gas, raw materials, and manufacturing sectors could be revived, generating revenue for the government and providing livelihoods for many of the country’s citizens.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Keep reading to find must-haves to refresh your travel arsenal, with prices starting as low as $5.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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So, to be able to refresh our memories about the advocacy work that he's done and the positions that he's taken, not just for the Asian American community, but for the theatrical community, was really an honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Bo died in a 2016 plot, but (in true soap opera fashion) was later resurrected.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In The Final Reckoning, though, the Rabbit's Foot is resurrected and finally given some more explanation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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All American fans, consider this your two-minute warning: The CW has renewed its long-running football drama for an eighth — but final — season.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
2 June 2025
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If no new terms are agreed upon, the deal automatically renews for another three years—unless either side fails to meet its obligations.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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