as in revived
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
after the gloom of winter, I felt resuscitated by the unexpected gift of a bouquet of tulips
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
she hopes to resuscitate the currently defunct charity organization
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as in resurrected
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 resuscitated
Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Medics resuscitated the man before taking him to a hospital.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
He was intubated, but he could not be resuscitated, and he was pronounced dead.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
After Diageo bought it in 2005, subsequently stripping it of life, Foley resuscitated it in 2016.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sandy died, his mother said, and was resuscitated through chest compression and CPR by Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Deputy Abimael Hernandez.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
The child, who was resuscitated and taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, was reported to have fractures to the occipital skull and ribs, extensive bruising, severe anemia from blood loss and indications of muscle damage and liver and pancreas injuries.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers have resuscitated a controversial push from last legislative session to ban homeless encampments amid skepticism about the effectiveness of current efforts as homelessness in Indianapolis and across the nation continues to rise.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Minnesota Wild’s special teams failed them once again, but the team’s season has been resuscitated by its rugged fourth line and overtime heroics from star forward Matt Boldy.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Medics resuscitated the man before taking him to a hospital.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
He was intubated, but he could not be resuscitated, and he was pronounced dead.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
After Diageo bought it in 2005, subsequently stripping it of life, Foley resuscitated it in 2016.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sandy died, his mother said, and was resuscitated through chest compression and CPR by Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Deputy Abimael Hernandez.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
The child, who was resuscitated and taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, was reported to have fractures to the occipital skull and ribs, extensive bruising, severe anemia from blood loss and indications of muscle damage and liver and pancreas injuries.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Jan. 2026
Lawmakers have resuscitated a controversial push from last legislative session to ban homeless encampments amid skepticism about the effectiveness of current efforts as homelessness in Indianapolis and across the nation continues to rise.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resuscitated
Adjective
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But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Duneland Superintendent Chip Pettit said power was restored at Liberty Elementary, Liberty Intermediate/Middle, Jackson and Brummitt elementaries Tuesday but the district’s bus barn remained without power.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The lost time spent with his family can never be restored.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Todd was later controversially killed off after fans voted to off him in a telephone poll, though the character was resurrected in the early 2000s.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the unknown status is disheartening, Nepola recalls how the series, first brought to the air in 2011, was once thought to be gone for good only to be resurrected by Peacock in 2021.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of climbing and kayaking was recreated on sets, but Kormákur also insisted on pairing those with actual locations.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obituary shared that McLemore was particularly passionate about creating and refining the Big Bob Gibson barbecue sauces, one of which – the white sauce – is so popular that people across the country have recreated it.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics say that the new deal, which builds on the Sandhurst Treaty, first signed in 2018 and renewed in 2023, isn't addressing the underlying issue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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His contract was not renewed after failing to meet expectations.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In certain circles, Jeffrey Epstein has been reborn as a style icon.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Former starter Antonio Senzatela looks reborn.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Resuscitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resuscitated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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