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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda
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Recent Examples of revitalize
What will matter more to fans is whether Williams can revitalize the Terps.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
In 1992, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell came calling, enlisting Manning to revitalize his Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas where the likes of Shania Twain, Shakira and Lenny Kravitz would record some of their most successful projects.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
But experts say that trade barriers such as tariffs may not be enough to revitalize U.S. manufacturing jobs, which have fallen sharply over the last few decades.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
Kylian Mbappé was the marquee signing of the summer, expected to revitalize Real Madrid’s attack and assume his position as the Ballon d’Or winner for the next decade.
—Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
In 1992, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell came calling, enlisting Manning to revitalize his Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas where the likes of Shania Twain, Shakira and Lenny Kravitz would record some of their most successful projects.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
But experts say that trade barriers such as tariffs may not be enough to revitalize U.S. manufacturing jobs, which have fallen sharply over the last few decades.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
Kylian Mbappé was the marquee signing of the summer, expected to revitalize Real Madrid’s attack and assume his position as the Ballon d’Or winner for the next decade.
—Brett Koremenos, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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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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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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According to ancient Egyptian religion, Osiris was killed by his brother Seth, but Osiris’ son Horus resurrected his father with a wave of his staff.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Using cloning technology, Mickey is resurrected over and over again after scientists use him in deadly experiments to make the planet habitable for humans.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
8 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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Staff International and Dsquared2 renewed their 10-year-old licensing agreement in 2010 through to 2027.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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