restore
verb (used with object)
to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish.
restoring
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present participleof restore.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I love taking something that’s been neglected and restoring it and then using it so it’s not just forgotten.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Many advances in SCD treatment have sought to prevent red blood cells from sickling by restoring protective hemoglobin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Instead he says the priority is "changing people's lives" through restoring their ability to chew, and indeed – to smile.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In this case, researchers were particularly interested in restoring glandular genes that are often lost as prostate cancer cells change identity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
The model at the foot of the bed bleeds away and is a long time restoring itself.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
