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as in reviving
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
restore an old car
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as in returning
to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place
restored the trophy to its proper place at the center of the shelf
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Recent Examples of restoring
The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rice starch and micro-starch—a proprietary blend—soaks up excess sweat and slip while restoring natural waves and bounce.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Creating a wildflower meadow or restoring any garden ecosystem is a process, and a joyful one.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Doctors would infuse a virus into her son's ears carrying a gene for a protein called otoferlin, which Travis was missing, hopefully restoring the ability of his brain to receive signals from his ears.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rice starch and micro-starch—a proprietary blend—soaks up excess sweat and slip while restoring natural waves and bounce.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
Creating a wildflower meadow or restoring any garden ecosystem is a process, and a joyful one.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Doctors would infuse a virus into her son's ears carrying a gene for a protein called otoferlin, which Travis was missing, hopefully restoring the ability of his brain to receive signals from his ears.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Anne Hathaway reviving an actual movie costume from 2006?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scott was a key part of the Hurricanes defense, returning an interception for a touchdown in UM’s Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even though both those returning starters are entering the final year of their contracts, inside linebacker is up there with tailback and defense tackles as luxury picks for the Dolphins.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Vanity Fair spoke with the costume designer for the movie, Marci Rodgers, who had the heavy task of recreating Jackson’s world through fashion.—
Kia D. Goosby,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua even shot an entire action sequence recreating the infamous 1993 raid on Neverland Ranch, which culminated in police officers strip-searching Jackson and examining his genitals to compare them with Chandler’s description.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the batteries on the trackers would run low, and McGovern’s team would need to remove and recharge the devices, before surreptitiously replacing them.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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New builds are still coming online, often replacing older houses on some of the best plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Circularity in fashion also has to do with renewing and reusing what already exists.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Former Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson, who helped create the Amber Alert in Arlington 30 years ago, has proposed renewing efforts to reserve it for only the most serious cases.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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New York City’s Carbone has been synonymous with A-listers and fashionable figures, with mere mortal foodies refreshing their emails in anticipation of securing a coveted reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cleansing the area is not only beneficial for refreshing your style but essential to the health of your hair too.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The city is renovating the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center to make room for the Gary Health Department.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After closing, the couple planned to make a few small tweaks, but ended up gut-renovating it over four years, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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Crews are repairing and repaving 19th Avenue as part of a project stretching from Golden Gate Park to San Francisco State University.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Restoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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