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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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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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The operation recovered a total of 15 bodies: eight members of PRCS, six from Civil Defense, and one UNRWA employee.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the bond market, Treasury yields rallied to recover some of their sharp drops from earlier weeks.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Australian government announced plans in December 2024 to strengthen these measures by introducing financial penalties for platforms that fail to reach or renew commercial agreements.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Gaza has seen an intense bombing campaign, with the territory’s health ministry saying at least 100 people have been killed in the space of 24 hours, bringing the total number of the dead to 1,163 since Israel renewed its military operations in the strip on March 18.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Golf Odds To Win Houston Open 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,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of a week, Britton and three coaches — DIY and home design specialist Angela Rose, parenting coach Destini Davis, and stylist Taryn Hicks— will help the mom create a better living space, while helping to refresh her wardrobe and give her parenting advice.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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