1
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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2
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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3
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
Below are four ways theater owners could revive attendance.
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William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In April 2024, the singer revived her musical duo Sugarland with Kristian Bush at the CMT Awards after a six-year hiatus.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Louis Vuitton revives a range of early textile designs by French architect Charlotte Perriand as luxe pillows and blankets
In 1927, fresh out of university and newly married, a young Charlotte Perriand moved into a former photography studio on a corner of Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025
And with economists reviving fears of a recession, the job-search hunger games could get even tougher.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In April 2024, the singer revived her musical duo Sugarland with Kristian Bush at the CMT Awards after a six-year hiatus.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Louis Vuitton revives a range of early textile designs by French architect Charlotte Perriand as luxe pillows and blankets
In 1927, fresh out of university and newly married, a young Charlotte Perriand moved into a former photography studio on a corner of Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025
And with economists reviving fears of a recession, the job-search hunger games could get even tougher.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
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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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Disruptions peaked shortly after 3 p.m. ET, and service appeared to be mostly restored roughly two hours later, according to outage tracking site Downdetector.com.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Six patients who were hospitalized in relation to the shooting are in stable condition and expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 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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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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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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