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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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His campaign’s attempts to revitalize his image largely fell flat, and a July 13 assassination attempt against Trump raised Democratic fears of a surge in enthusiasm among Republicans.
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Brianna Zichettella, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2024
The European Court of Justice’s decision comes hours after the company unveiled new products to revitalize its iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPod lineups.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024
The New York Times reported schools and health clinics in Springfield, which had a population of about 58,000 in 2020, have faced pressure with the increasing population, though the increase in residents has helped revitalize what was a shrinking economy.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Starting in the 1960s, plans were in talks to revitalize the Salt River.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
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Brianna Zichettella, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2024
The European Court of Justice’s decision comes hours after the company unveiled new products to revitalize its iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPod lineups.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024
The New York Times reported schools and health clinics in Springfield, which had a population of about 58,000 in 2020, have faced pressure with the increasing population, though the increase in residents has helped revitalize what was a shrinking economy.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Starting in the 1960s, plans were in talks to revitalize the Salt River.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revitalize. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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