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as in to revive
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
people trying to resuscitate some old theories that the assassination was really an act of conspiracy
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Recent Examples of resuscitate
The law firm says the newborn had to be resuscitated and was then placed on palliative care in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Officials attempted to resuscitate the worker but were not able to do so, according to Lt. Lee Garrett with the Tolleson Police Department.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
One of the officers attempted to resuscitate Wilson, but was unsuccessful.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
Less than 30 minutes after deputies arrived at his home, video shows Earl stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Officials attempted to resuscitate the worker but were not able to do so, according to Lt. Lee Garrett with the Tolleson Police Department.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
One of the officers attempted to resuscitate Wilson, but was unsuccessful.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 16 Oct. 2024
Less than 30 minutes after deputies arrived at his home, video shows Earl stopped breathing and had to be resuscitated.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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Officers and paramedics rendered aid but the man could not be revived.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Western North-South Connector Study received public opposition and was tabled for a time, but revived after residents of the area began asking for help with traffic congestion.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kitchen 57 has also resurrected its brunch with new cocktails and special menu items, like short rib hash and popovers with homemade berry jam — and of course those necessities, bottomless mimosas and two-for-one Bloody Marys and Micheladas.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The irony is striking—the man who built his political brand on confronting China now fights to resurrect one of its most effective tools for gathering American data.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a short time, a court corrects the error and restores the rights and property of the citizen.—
James S. Burling,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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It has been known to enhance life span, improving resilience and restoring vibrancy.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the latter scenario, Congress would consider border and defense legislation first and then renew Trump’s 2017 tax cuts later in the year.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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One of Real Madrid's top transfer targets will snub the Spanish soccer giant by not joining it on a free transfer this summer and instead renewing terms with his current employers according to MARCA, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Same goes for concert t-shirts versus the urge of Chiefs fans to refresh their wardrobes on a potential Super Bowl run, which is one reason that playoff games tend to be more important economically than just any other game on a Sunday afternoon in the fall.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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With consistent use, your skin will appear less stressed, feel noticeably softer, and show a reduction in hyperpigmentation for a more even-toned, refreshed look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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