as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
took a reviving vacation in the Caribbean
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1
as in resurrecting
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 restoring
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 recovering
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 reviving
Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Nintendo is reviving its infamous failure of a VR headset.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Yet on a modest homestead in the American South, a former nightclub manager named Matthew Gauger is quietly reviving that ethos and, in the process, nurturing a movement rooted in humility.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
For well over a decade, Erin and Ben Napier have shared their mission of reviving their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, one home at a time.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The September 9th collection highlights John Varvatos’s heritage by reviving iconic pieces, each reimagined with modern metallic details.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While the order argues classical buildings better reflect the dignity of government, several architects told Newsweek of their skepticism about reviving the style in modern contexts.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now McBride, Shamshiri and their partners, Tiger King co-creator Eric Goode (the hotel’s lead designer) and restaurateur Warner Ebbink, have returned the 2-acre property to its old California roots, reviving the original name and undertaking a painstaking restoration.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Nintendo is reviving its infamous failure of a VR headset.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Yet on a modest homestead in the American South, a former nightclub manager named Matthew Gauger is quietly reviving that ethos and, in the process, nurturing a movement rooted in humility.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
For well over a decade, Erin and Ben Napier have shared their mission of reviving their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, one home at a time.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The September 9th collection highlights John Varvatos’s heritage by reviving iconic pieces, each reimagined with modern metallic details.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
While the order argues classical buildings better reflect the dignity of government, several architects told Newsweek of their skepticism about reviving the style in modern contexts.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
Adjective
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Rashid found Chiu’s communication style simple and refreshing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For spring 2026, Rachel Comey is resurrecting the practice.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Still, resurrecting the Truth-Teller proves to be an uphill climb.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The future of the seal remains to be decided, including whether to do extensive restorative cleaning.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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While modest in size, it’s thoughtfully designed—offering pro-lift facials, ultra-glow peels, Himalayan salt rituals, hot stone therapy, and deeply restorative treatments like the Pro Sleep and Indian head massages.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The majority of the conversations are about renewing it and renewing it quickly.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hailey and Justin welcomed their son in August 2024, three months after renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bianca’s career took her from recreating dust devils (a kind of whirlwinds) on Mars for NASA, to leading cross-functional teams in Berlin and London.—
Lisa Falco,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hairstyle would go on to become a global phenomenon during the show's run, and saw fans of the program flocking to their nearest hair salons with the hopes of recreating the popular look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lucero grew up in East Oakland and is thrilled to be coming to the Grand Lake Theatre.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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