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as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances
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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee
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as in to recover
to gain consciousness again
the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address
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Recent Examples of revive
Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream is major luxury, with a reviving mélange of fatty acid-rich botanicals and antioxidants.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Multiple shocks were given to the man until he was revived and regained a pulse, police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Unlike the nuclear agreement that President Barack Obama signed with Iran in 2015, and which President Joe Biden tried to revive, Trump is likely to seek a deal that does not merely delay Iran's path to the bomb but verifiably dismantles Iran's bombmaking facilities.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In Austin, Penfold Theatre revives razor-sharp 'Art,' a comic drama about friendship
In addition to underwriting the big Spanish-language shows, Austin Opera will use the Butler endowment to fund residences, workshops and new pieces.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Multiple shocks were given to the man until he was revived and regained a pulse, police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Unlike the nuclear agreement that President Barack Obama signed with Iran in 2015, and which President Joe Biden tried to revive, Trump is likely to seek a deal that does not merely delay Iran's path to the bomb but verifiably dismantles Iran's bombmaking facilities.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In Austin, Penfold Theatre revives razor-sharp 'Art,' a comic drama about friendship
In addition to underwriting the big Spanish-language shows, Austin Opera will use the Butler endowment to fund residences, workshops and new pieces.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Just because Beetlejuice was resurrected to haunt a new generation, doesn't mean Edward Scissorhands will get the same treatment.EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Depp has been making efforts to resurrect his career following a protracted and contentious court battle with actress and ex-wife Amber Heard, during which a jury unanimously found he was defamed.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
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Investments are imperative to restore systems to deliver essential basic services, like education, water and sanitation, health, nutrition, social welfare and social protection, leaving no child behind.Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office or restore his powers.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The boy would recover — but the family nearly fell apart.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Maher, having just renewed for another two seasons, is likely to at least match Letterman.Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The couple, who renewed their vows in 2016 at their home in Nashville, have been married for 58 years.Shyla Watson, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Initially, Starboard went down the path of long-term value creation – refreshing the board and focusing on improving the company’s cost structure.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Conference Championship Weekend Odds and TV Schedule College football odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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