reactivate

verb

Definition of reactivatenext
as in to restart

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Recent Examples of reactivate For the best results, use its gummies to help stall the process from within; apply its serum daily to repair damaged follicles; and schedule professional sessions for its Xvie XO Concentrate, a peptide- and exosome-rich treatment designed to reactivate dormant follicles. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Now, published this year in The Astrophysical Journal, the new study led by Alexander sets out to explain why these long-dormant systems reactivate. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 June 2026 Study authors said their findings suggest that psilocybin-containing mushrooms could temporarily reactivate brain function in people with late-stage dementia, but more research is necessary. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Purification sits at the heart of the protocol, with programs built to reactivate the body’s self-healing powers. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reactivate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivate
  1. restart
  2. reinvent
  3. refresh
  4. resurrect
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  • Editor’s pick More picks An oil company wants to restart fracking off the California coast, battling the state’s top coastal officials.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Republican allies in Congress are busy trying to pass legislation that will formally repeal the CTA, thus preventing any future administration from restarting the database.
    — Casey Michel, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of restart
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  • The backstory The Venetian opened in 1999 on the site of the old Sands and has spent the past few years reinventing itself for its 25th anniversary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than reinventing that formula, the Max 4 scales it up dramatically for users printing items ranging from large cosplay parts to functional prototypes to industrial-style engineering components.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinvent
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  • The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Best Women’s Clothing Deals There is no better time to refresh your closet than right now while Macy’s incredible summer sale is happening.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of refresh
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  • The two soon stumble back into the cult that created the plague doctor — a cult in which people are killed and resurrected, taken apart and rebuilt.
    — S.M. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Developer Shawn Kennedy of Kennedy Properties & Development, in partnership with Tim Sittema of Crosland Southeast, want to resurrect the Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford Road, which was once an iconic social and cultural hub for Black residents.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
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