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verb

past tense of restore

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Recent Examples of restored
Verb
Most of Puerto Rico's power was restored since the New Year's Eve blackout that left a majority of the island in the dark. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 The garbage truck was removed by early afternoon before power and natural gas service were restored to the area, according to the fire department. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 Expect rolling blackouts While power has been restored to most of the island, Puerto Ricans can expect to experience temporary blackouts as Luma tries to meet demand, the company stated. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 In 2023 the Manses legally adopted Natalia—whose date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis, was legally restored to 2003—and asked her to join in the family’s religious life and to help care for her younger siblings. Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 French Medieval wall paintings hidden for more than 500 years in the Angers cathedral have been digitally restored, according to the Hamilton Kerr Institute Bulletin. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Though French experts restored the work, they had previously only been recorded in partial black and white images. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025 In 2023, the couple legally adopted Natalia—whose date of birth, after extensive medical tests and DNA analysis, was legally restored to 2003—and asked her to join in the family’s religious life and to help care for her younger siblings. Danielle Bacher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 After completing the mandatory classes, partial driving privileges were restored with a provision. Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restored
Verb
  • The report also revived the theory that moderate drinking is linked to fewer heart attack and stroke deaths, and fewer deaths overall, compared with never drinking.
    Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His ballhawking has revived Clint Capela’s ability to effectively contain the ball in drop coverage.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Messages from this news organization to the event’s organizers were not immediately returned.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After three years, Netflix’s most successful show of all time has returned in the form of Squid Game season 2.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Until another aggressive forecheck led Verhaeghe to try to jam home a wraparound shot and the saved puck was left for Tkachuk to put in the net.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
  • Since 2019, that password manager has included a checkup tool that notifies you if a saved password shows up in a data breach.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • The news came alongside a new teaser, which gives a glimpse of key sequences from the game recreated in live-action.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • A number of key moments from the actual event — including the masked terrorist on the balcony — were painstakingly recreated by the team.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • His Liverpool team, coached by Arne Slot who replaced Jürgen Klopp in the summer, sits top of the table over the festive period, four points ahead of its nearest rivals and with a game in hand.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The bassist has been absent from touring since November 2023 due to back surgery and was replaced with Bissonette.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Cuttings that are rooted in water need their water refreshed every day or two.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Along with Erskine's nomination, the Hulu series, which was renewed for a season 2, earned two other nominations.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Given the show's popularity, fans have wondered whether the show will be renewed for a second season.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Though it has been modernly renovated, its unique architecture and artistic soul remains.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The homeowners—designer Melanie Hill and her businessman husband, Tom—renovated the site’s existing two-bedroom cabin, moved in, and called local architect and AD PRO Directory member Jeffrey Dungan to craft a larger house next to it.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025

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