revive
verb (used with object)
to activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew.
Example Sentences
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The dispersed ash eventually settles out of the atmosphere, permitting the Sun’s rays to shine fully on the surface again – reviving agriculture and ecosystems.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Mike McDaniel, tasked with reviving the Justin Herbert-led offense for the Chargers, knows how important it is to live life in the moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump's business partner Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner visited Moscow in hopes of reviving negotiations to end Europe's worst conflict since WWII.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
They spoke hopefully of reviving past "trilateral talks" involving both the US and Europe.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Frodo felt his spirits reviving: the reminder of Bilbo’s first successful adventure was heartening.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
