as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations
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Project Starlight unlocks new possibilities for your creative workflows - resurrecting iconic historical moments in crystal-clear details.
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
But when Gil’s sudden death resurrects the past, Suzanne must embark on a road trip for answers.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The move, tucked into an executive order celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, resurrects a similar effort Trump made in June 2020, as racial-justice protests rocked the country following the murder of George Floyd.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
San Antonio will have a hand in the effort to resurrect high-speed air travel, a quest that recently hit a new milestone.
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
But when Gil’s sudden death resurrects the past, Suzanne must embark on a road trip for answers.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The move, tucked into an executive order celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, resurrects a similar effort Trump made in June 2020, as racial-justice protests rocked the country following the murder of George Floyd.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
San Antonio will have a hand in the effort to resurrect high-speed air travel, a quest that recently hit a new milestone.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Resurrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrect. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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