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as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
people trying to resuscitate some old theories that the assassination was really an act of conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resuscitate
When paramedics found Anthony, a first responder resuscitated him.
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Her mother, a nurse, resuscitated her as an infant – a few years later, the family moved to Akko in Israel.
—John Werner, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Now the Trump administration is reportedly looking at resuscitating that pipeline project too.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
Firefighters also freed and resuscitated the two cats that were inside the home, officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2025
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Her mother, a nurse, resuscitated her as an infant – a few years later, the family moved to Akko in Israel.
—John Werner, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Now the Trump administration is reportedly looking at resuscitating that pipeline project too.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
Firefighters also freed and resuscitated the two cats that were inside the home, officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alessandro Michele revived this low-top, lace-up style in 2020, adding an archival label from the ’70s on the tongue, and keeping the textured GG sole, as well.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Western Electric invented the 300B in 1938, and the company, resurrected in 1996, still manufactures the legendary tube today.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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In sci-fi, life tends to find a way, and some 200 years later, she's resurrected as a clone.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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His wife spent years observing him tirelessly work during tumultuous times to restore stability and order to the community.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tre Donaldson, who was on the Auburn team that was upset by Yale in last year’s NCAA Tournament, responded with a 3-pointer to restore Michigan’s lead.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Australian government announced plans in December 2024 to strengthen these measures by introducing financial penalties for platforms that fail to reach or renew commercial agreements.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Gaza has seen an intense bombing campaign, with the territory’s health ministry saying at least 100 people have been killed in the space of 24 hours, bringing the total number of the dead to 1,163 since Israel renewed its military operations in the strip on March 18.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Golf Odds To Win Houston Open Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of a week, Britton and three coaches — DIY and home design specialist Angela Rose, parenting coach Destini Davis, and stylist Taryn Hicks— will help the mom create a better living space, while helping to refresh her wardrobe and give her parenting advice.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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