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as in restores
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists
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as in revives
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery
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as in rehabilitates
to make better in behavior or character
the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined
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Recent Examples of regenerates
Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Notably, plasma is in great supply in your bloodstream and regenerates quickly in healthy adults.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Sperm regenerates every 74 days—whereas women are born with all their eggs—meaning men can have a real impact on their sperm quality with healthier habits.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
When heated, the solvent releases the lithium into a purified stream and regenerates itself for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
What To Know The researchers published their study on October 22 in journals such as ScienceDirect and Cell Metabolism, which found that skin injury or irritation may kickstart a process in the body that regenerates hair growth.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The turf quickly regenerates leaf tissue and continues developing a strong root system.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Piper also made a surprise appearance in Doctor Who in 2025, when in the 15th season finale, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) leaves the role and regenerates into Piper’s visage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Grasping what Life really is heals our bodies and regenerates our character, as Christ brings us into fuller expression of Life’s flawless harmony that is our true identity, and everyone else’s.
—Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
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Our enterprising Gravedigger, a true woman of science, engineers a lizard elixir and regenerates the finger into a long tentacle that eventually demands a body.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Notably, plasma is in great supply in your bloodstream and regenerates quickly in healthy adults.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Sperm regenerates every 74 days—whereas women are born with all their eggs—meaning men can have a real impact on their sperm quality with healthier habits.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
When heated, the solvent releases the lithium into a purified stream and regenerates itself for reuse.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
What To Know The researchers published their study on October 22 in journals such as ScienceDirect and Cell Metabolism, which found that skin injury or irritation may kickstart a process in the body that regenerates hair growth.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The turf quickly regenerates leaf tissue and continues developing a strong root system.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Piper also made a surprise appearance in Doctor Who in 2025, when in the 15th season finale, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) leaves the role and regenerates into Piper’s visage.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Grasping what Life really is heals our bodies and regenerates our character, as Christ brings us into fuller expression of Life’s flawless harmony that is our true identity, and everyone else’s.
—Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regenerates
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The pass-through credit restores some of the deduction by sending 100 percent of a New York City business tax back to business owners.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Hydro-Screen Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol is an ultra-versatile serum that hydrates, moisturizes, repairs, restores and helps to boost collagen production on the face, neck and even your hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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As Ukrainians mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, last year’s Russian drone attack revives safety concerns.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The charitable series, formerly starring LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, ensures 15-percent of ticket proceeds go to the Saving Grace Equine Healing Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates horses.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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Staffers maintain that recruits have actually manipulated highlights for years, before AI, and there are tells, such as watching to see if the referees or people in the stands are sped up.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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When that happens, the recruiters usually close the doors immediately, sometimes with new recruits inside.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Written with Owen Temple, the song resurrects an image Baumann had in his mind for years, that of humankind spinning through space, all of us in this together.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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By the end of the season-five premiere, however, A-Train redeems himself.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Best and Last returns franchise regulars Steve-O, Ehren McGhehey, Preston Lacy, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, and Dave England, along with (younger and less broken) newcomers Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, and Rachel Wolfson.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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With a population of almost 23,000—and growing rapidly—Zephyrhills draws newcomers with affordable housing and a cost of living that is 14 percent lower than the national average.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Regenerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regenerates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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