as in remembering
to experience (something) again in your imagination
an athlete trying to relive his glory days He would sometimes relive the battle in his dreams.
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Recent Examples of reliving
In his upcoming fantasy romance movie with Margot Robbie, their characters, David and Sarah, two singles who meet at a wedding, embark on a life-changing road trip, reliving important moments from their pasts through magical doorways.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
While the first leg was filled with an anxious energy, the final leg is all about reliving your Denali experience.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Many of them had come to this building time and again to tell their stories to lawmakers, reliving painful memories of some of the worst moments of their lives.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
While the first leg was filled with an anxious energy, the final leg is all about reliving your Denali experience.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Many of them had come to this building time and again to tell their stories to lawmakers, reliving painful memories of some of the worst moments of their lives.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliving
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Nearby, a swath of people dressed mostly in red, white and blue gathered in a circle, many holding American flags, for a small, intimate ceremony remembering the life of Charlie Kirk.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is a fact worth remembering and celebrating because 36-year-old Russell Wilson might be making the final start of his NFL career Sunday against Dallas, a franchise that has completely dominated the Giants.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bianca’s career took her from recreating dust devils (a kind of whirlwinds) on Mars for NASA, to leading cross-functional teams in Berlin and London.—
Lisa Falco,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hairstyle would go on to become a global phenomenon during the show's run, and saw fans of the program flocking to their nearest hair salons with the hopes of recreating the popular look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Reliving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliving. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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