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
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
By contrast, Carr's action to end the program wouldn't prevent a future FCC chair from reviving it.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Emboldened, Iran began reviving or confecting proxy forces in yet more locations.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
So, mission accomplished there in reviving DC.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
This marks the first football matchup between the two schools in 86 years, reviving a storied city rivalry.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
This year, nail artists are reviving the trend by fusing their modern expertise with this nostalgic aesthetic.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Analysts point out that Intel’s core challenge lies in reviving its manufacturing business, and government ownership does little to address that — while adding new complications.
—CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
By contrast, Carr's action to end the program wouldn't prevent a future FCC chair from reviving it.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Emboldened, Iran began reviving or confecting proxy forces in yet more locations.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
So, mission accomplished there in reviving DC.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
This marks the first football matchup between the two schools in 86 years, reviving a storied city rivalry.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
This year, nail artists are reviving the trend by fusing their modern expertise with this nostalgic aesthetic.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Analysts point out that Intel’s core challenge lies in reviving its manufacturing business, and government ownership does little to address that — while adding new complications.
—CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
Adjective
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Cooler air will be sweeping in behind this front, as another round of refreshing, fall-like air moves from the Midwest into the Northeast for the second half of the weekend.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Simple jokes, clichés served up as a refreshing alcohol-free aperitif to prolong meetings without really getting to work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 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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The company is also restoring the original winding staircase just inside the front entrance with gold rails on the side.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes the most restorative breaks happen right at home.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Recent research by travel company Rustic Pathways analyzed 70 destinations across 39 factors to identify the world’s best spots for restorative travel, with Canada claiming the top position for calmcations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Meanwhile, parent company Oppo is taking its relationship with Hasselblad in a different direction by renewing its partnership with the Swedish firm in July.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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