RESTORING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

restoring

verb

present participle of restore

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 Critics dismissed the elections, which were held in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 As part of the redevelopment project, Galataport also revitalized the surrounding neighborhood, introducing a large shopping complex while restoring historic buildings such as the Ottoman-era Paket Postanesi (post office). — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 On foreign policy, the new president has committed to rebuilding strategic ties with the United States, restoring close cooperation with Israel and adopting a tougher stance toward the authoritarian governments of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The two countries struck a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at halting the conflict, restoring shipping traffic, launching negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and eventually loosening sanctions on Iran. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Production designer Ryan Warren Smith (The Holdovers), costume designer Chloe Karmin (Succession), and music supervisor Mandy Mamlet (Challengers) were among the crew members tasked with restoring P-town to its glory, circa 1975. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The group participates in a variety of environmental initiatives, from removing invasive species such as Burmese pythons to clearing overgrown trails and restoring natural areas across Florida. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Many need help restoring documents, returning to school, reconnecting with relatives and rebuilding trust. — Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Williams’s platform is based on restoring law and order, school choice, cutting wasteful government spending, and expanding the American dream. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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The finished album also reaches much further back, reviving three previously unheard songs Young originally wrote in 1963 alongside newer compositions.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
In June 2026, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding on railway connectivity that includes reviving and upgrading the century-old Hejaz Railway to reconnect Turkey to Saudi Arabia via Jordan and Syria.

— Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of reviving

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Fermin has been contributing more than controlling the running game since returning from a head contusion on July 17.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Brionna Jones, returning from injury and still finding her footing, went a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for 15 points.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of returning

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What began as a more faithful attempt at recreating Shakespearean verse gradually evolved as the team tried to figure out how to make something that spoke to then-contemporary anxieties.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
The Minecraft video game is an exceedingly popular title amongst kids of all ages, and the card game does a great job of recreating the video game experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of recreating

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Higher oil prices are renewing concerns about price pressures just as the sharp slowdown in hiring raises questions about the strength of consumer spending and the broader economy.

— Joseph Wilkins,Lee Ying Shan,Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
The audit fight was the culmination of months of frustration from Ige, who at one point explored the idea of not renewing Acclivus’ contract, email records show.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of renewing

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The expansion plan includes renovating an existing 174,000 square-foot property formerly owned by the International Paper Company.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
However, CheckSammy is best for households renovating or undertaking major decluttering.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Definition of renovating

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The wider project includes repairing aging infrastructure, improving cargo facilities and creating capacity to support the emerging floating offshore wind industry.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Every component, including the self-repairing YKK zippers, is built for the million-miler.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

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