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as in revived
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returned
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf
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Recent Examples of restored
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Transportation Security Administration employees, including airport security screeners, are required to work but will not be paid until after funding is restored.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The unpermitted section of the establishment has been removed and restored to its original condition, health inspectors noted.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The Rome studio’s water tank — which had always existed at Cinecittà but was not operational in the last decade — has now also been fully restored.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Charming original features have been restored and a refined contemporary elegance woven in, with old-world Venetian craftsmanship sitting alongside more modern touches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
After falling into disrepair, it was restored in 1965 by the Allward family, who continues to care for it today.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Both Bartholomew and Rook said their organizations saw the federal funds withdrawn and restored by court order.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Shelved project restored As early as 2009, Vietnam had agreed in principle to set up two nuclear reactors at Ninh Thuan, and work at the site began soon after.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Grand 1894 Opera House, one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Texas, offers concerts, touring shows, and performances year-round in an intimate, restored setting.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
In her most personal work yet, Nguyen shows how togetherness and storytelling can transform grief into healing, hope and restored kinship.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Transportation Security Administration employees, including airport security screeners, are required to work but will not be paid until after funding is restored.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The unpermitted section of the establishment has been removed and restored to its original condition, health inspectors noted.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The Rome studio’s water tank — which had always existed at Cinecittà but was not operational in the last decade — has now also been fully restored.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Charming original features have been restored and a refined contemporary elegance woven in, with old-world Venetian craftsmanship sitting alongside more modern touches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
After falling into disrepair, it was restored in 1965 by the Allward family, who continues to care for it today.
—Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Both Bartholomew and Rook said their organizations saw the federal funds withdrawn and restored by court order.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Shelved project restored As early as 2009, Vietnam had agreed in principle to set up two nuclear reactors at Ninh Thuan, and work at the site began soon after.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
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Green River, which is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, has a long history as a whiskey brand and distillery, but the modern incarnation of the business has only been around for a decade after being revived in 2016.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Emergency personnel who responded to the scene extricated both the driver and the passenger of the Jeep, but neither could be revived.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now, the court is again being asked to decide who is an American citizen by birth as immigration has returned as a major cultural and political divide.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers' father-and-son duo played meaningful minutes together for the second straight game when the Lakers returned from a successful road trip to host the struggling Nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Spotify noted that the album is one of the most pre-saved album Countdown Pages in platform history, with more than five million presaves.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2026
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In three regular season matches, Charlotte has held Messi to only one goal and a saved penalty.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sansone, though, says the lien was executed years ago and the documents were recreated in 2026 due to loss of the initial paperwork.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But eventually, the anger ebbed; replaced by an all-too-familiar ache of grief laced with longing.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles is changing César Chávez Day to Farm Worker’s Day, while some advocates, including former farmworkers, are asking that Chávez be replaced with Dolores Huerta, the civil rights leader who fought alongside the man who allegedly raped her.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Made with reclaimed wood from the original house and colored with touches of the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and old family photos, the neighborhood bar has a worn charm and approachability, with a TV at the end of the bar that will be tuned to sports.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tocobo’s lip masks are made with antioxidant-rich plant oil blends and melt on contact, leaving your pout plump and refreshed.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even with Cisco’s new and refreshed products becoming a larger part of the business over time, Piper Sandler believes the drag from its legacy offerings will make the segment a low-single-digits grower.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One winner crafted a new law to give rehabilitated prisoners a second chance.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Restored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restored. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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