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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
His failure to resuscitate the U.S. coal industry was especially stark.
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Kevin A. Young, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
The explanation that he was medically resuscitated and then ushered into the witness protection program is one that's much more Daredevil-correct.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The inability to find a disruptive pass rusher and the lack of game-changing edge rushers still available would suggest trading him would be even more detrimental to the hopes of resuscitating the pass rush.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
After her heart suddenly stopped beating, medical staff tried to resuscitate her for 45 minutes.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitate
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Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.—
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Alessandro Michele revived this low-top, lace-up style in 2020, adding an archival label from the ’70s on the tongue, and keeping the textured GG sole, as well.—
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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.—
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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.—
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These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.—
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Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.—
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“Resuscitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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