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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
Meanwhile, multiple top administration officials were adamant that the tariffs were not meant as a negotiating tool, but as a way to rebalance global trade and revitalize American manufacturing.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Our mission is to support local creators, foster literacy, revitalize our community and create a space where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
California lawmakers are currently weighing adjustments to the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program that could help revitalize the industry.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Feinberg picked up a handful of brand names along the way (Alamo Rent A Car, Yellow Pages, Fila) and relied on a fairly typical private-equity playbook, freeing divisions buried in large corporations, rolling up fragmented competitors and revitalizing tired companies.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Our mission is to support local creators, foster literacy, revitalize our community and create a space where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
California lawmakers are currently weighing adjustments to the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program that could help revitalize the industry.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Feinberg picked up a handful of brand names along the way (Alamo Rent A Car, Yellow Pages, Fila) and relied on a fairly typical private-equity playbook, freeing divisions buried in large corporations, rolling up fragmented competitors and revitalizing tired companies.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize
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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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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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The move is part of a broader push to revive domestic manufacturing and address what Trump sees as unfair trade practices.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Long before Ford finally revived the Bronco and put it on the road in 2021, Wraith and his team created a metallic silver Bronco concept in 2004 with some nods to the original, including the word Bronco on the front grille.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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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,
9 Apr. 2025
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Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 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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This gets you a one-year temporary residence permit that can be renewed annually.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Big advances in artificial intelligence have renewed some scientists’ dream of eventually understanding what dolphins are saying.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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