as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support
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Recent Examples of resuscitation
However, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the man died at the scene, the release said.
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Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
In fact, this could be the NBA’s equivalent of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, his injuries were fatal, and there was no possibility of resuscitation.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Payne was found minutes after the 911 call, and, when paramedics found him, there was no possibility of resuscitation, officials said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
In fact, this could be the NBA’s equivalent of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, his injuries were fatal, and there was no possibility of resuscitation.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Payne was found minutes after the 911 call, and, when paramedics found him, there was no possibility of resuscitation, officials said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitation
Noun
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Peters had previously performed the songs in 2009 and 2011 Broadway revivals of both shows.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom’s ongoing hot streak hopefully continues with its upcoming revival of Onimusha, a classic samurai action-adventure game.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
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The list of crises continues to grow: pandemics such as COVID-19 and bird flu, the resurgence of antisemitism, neofascism, White supremacy, poverty, homelessness and economic downturns.—
John Eger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After a five-year run as a brick-and-mortar in Boise that ended in 2021, then a rebirth as a Kuna restaurant that began in 2023, Mac Mac is returning to its food-truck-only roots.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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Financial terms of YouTube TV’s renewal with Paramount weren’t disclosed.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Under the terms of that renewal, Bristol effectively cut bait on its weekly Wednesday night telecast, thereby reducing its annual rate by as much as $150 million per season.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Through a resurrection of Kiarostami’s openheartedness as cinematic practice, Universal Language crafts its own identity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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West proposed to disprove Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.—
Dan Miller,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Resuscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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