as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
took a reviving vacation in the Caribbean
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as in resurrecting
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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as in restoring
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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as in recovering
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 reviving
María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
His Administration also signalled interest in reviving America’s defunct underground weapons-testing program.
—Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
The album’s proceeds go to Cambodian Living Arts, an organization dedicated to reviving Cambodian traditional art forms and supporting contemporary artistic expression.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
The idea for reviving the collaboration, which officially ended in 2010 and was phased out of stores in 2015, was born.
—Joelle Diderich For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Medics performed one round of epinephrine (EPI), a medication used to stimulate the heart during emergencies, and chest compressions, successfully reviving her.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Mariah Carey is reviving her signature look!
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The development could mark a major evolution in combustion engine technology, reviving innovation not seen since the days of the two-stroke cycle.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The council yet again approved an extension of those temporary permits in September 2024, reviving hillsides residents’ concerns that the winery’s operations would be a danger to the people who live in the high fire risk area.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
His Administration also signalled interest in reviving America’s defunct underground weapons-testing program.
—Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
The album’s proceeds go to Cambodian Living Arts, an organization dedicated to reviving Cambodian traditional art forms and supporting contemporary artistic expression.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
The idea for reviving the collaboration, which officially ended in 2010 and was phased out of stores in 2015, was born.
—Joelle Diderich For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Medics performed one round of epinephrine (EPI), a medication used to stimulate the heart during emergencies, and chest compressions, successfully reviving her.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Mariah Carey is reviving her signature look!
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The development could mark a major evolution in combustion engine technology, reviving innovation not seen since the days of the two-stroke cycle.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving
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The finish is long and refreshing, with lingering tart cherry and a hint of spice.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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North Carolina offers incredible, vibrant foliage and a crisp, refreshing breeze that can not only lift your mood, but can also help bring back positive memories of autumn.Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, the environmental impact of mining gold is so intense that any support for resurrecting the gold standard is summarily dismissed by many activists.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Current conversations about resurrecting the gold standard or indeed linking even cryptocurrency to gold should focus on this underlying presumption of the standard.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sandoval is recovering from his own Tommy John surgery, and most likely won’t be available to the Red Sox until after the All-Star break.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, optimizing the sleep setting enhances comfort and minimizes disruptions, promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has allocated more than $100 million in K-12 school grants to restorative justice, social emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a parents’ rights group has found.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
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Why is Max not renewing its deal with Sesame Street?Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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While China has dismissed these allegations, claiming the facilities are merely service centers assisting citizens with tasks like renewing driver's licenses, critics and officials argue the operations serve a more sinister purpose.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the vehicles are capable of recreating 90–95 percent of the speed of a human driver, according to Pau.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another thing that impresses me a lot more is its commitment to recreating the atmosphere and mise-en-scène of the feature films.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Reviving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviving. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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