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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After a dismal start, the Bengals were resurrected to contending status due to excellent play from quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, to name a few.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Amazon will be forced to face the music in an antitrust suit brought by resurrected e-commerce competitor Zulily.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
The story of the Carters’ loyalty to Prince, now in her late 70s, is being resurrected following the former president’s death on Sunday at age 100.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
Only to be resurrected again, and finally now on the cusp of implementation.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Amazon will be forced to face the music in an antitrust suit brought by resurrected e-commerce competitor Zulily.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
The story of the Carters’ loyalty to Prince, now in her late 70s, is being resurrected following the former president’s death on Sunday at age 100.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
Only to be resurrected again, and finally now on the cusp of implementation.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Resurrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resurrect. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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