revived 1 of 2

adjective

as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor the farmers felt revived as they headed back to the fields after a hearty lunch

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revived

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verb

past tense of revive
1
as in resurrected
to bring back to life, practice, or activity an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances

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2
as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee

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3
as in recovered
to gain consciousness again the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address

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Recent Examples of revived
Adjective
The revived Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis for the fourth year on Friday and Saturday. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026 If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other? — New Atlas, 11 May 2026 But finding Congress members to co-chair the revived caucus has proven difficult, Ilechie told Semafor. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 Ram, despite a new lineup featuring a revived HEMI engine, saw sales dip 2% compared with 2024. — Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 The third quarter featured seven lead changes, two ties and a revived White, who hit his first three 3-pointers of the game and drew a three-shot foul on another attempt. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection. — Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
As De Noche is revived following the casting of a new leading man, Christine Vachon is happy with the new version of the film. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 After a complex slump, The Rumpus was revived and rebranded earlier this year by a literary power couple—Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 The practice had been shelved soon after war broke out in Ukraine a few years back but revived following consultation with fans. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 That's because after-the-bell earnings on July 29 revived concerns about Meta 's massive AI spending. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 Farmers with livestock report that recent rains have revived fields into green pastures, which is expected to extend the grazing season. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Fortunately, it was revived by Pierre Celis, a milkman in Hoegaarden, Belgium, who began brewing the style again in the 1960s. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The deal has also revived concerns about circularity in AI financing, where a chip supplier like Nvidia effectively bankrolls its own biggest customers. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Once she was moved to Boston, Clancy went into cardiac arrest and had to be revived with CPR and chest compressions, ICU nurse Rachelle Amedee said. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revived
  1. refreshed
  2. resurrected
  3. restored
  4. recovered
  5. renewed
  6. recreated
  7. came to
  8. reborn
Adjective
  • Now in their second generation, the Bose QC Headphones have received a refreshed industrial design with new and modern styling.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The refreshed schedule on Love’s page shows 11 concerts slated for this fall or next year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of refreshed
Verb
  • The talks ultimately fizzled out and are unlikely to be resurrected anytime soon, the people said.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And the iconic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte was torn down in July but is set to be resurrected.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurrected
Verb
  • Once Wanda’s ruse is uncovered, the real Vision (now sporting a white costume) is reanimated and has his full memory restored.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Imperial rule was restored in Japan in the 19th century after the fall of a military government that ruled for more than 250 years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of restored
Verb
  • Police recovered multiple shell casings from the scene while searching for witnesses and surveillance video on Sunday.
    — Christina Fan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of recovered
Adjective
  • Today, the festival has found renewed momentum at the Seaport, which Schrager believes better reflects the energy of modern New York while providing room to continue expanding.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement However, renewed hostilities—and Iran’s targeting of several commercial vessels—has caused prices to soar once more.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 July 2026
Definition of renewed
Verb
  • Systems have to be disentangled, employees moved, contracts rewritten, and corporate functions recreated.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In March 2026, Variety reported that the actor’s image and likeness were recreated using generative AI for the indie film As Deep as the Grave.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of recreated
Verb
  • In a number of host cities, the ball was central to the authenticity of how that city came to life.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of came to
Adjective
  • Portions of the old right‑of‑way from McKeesport to Connellsville were later abandoned and reborn as the Great Allegheny Passage, while key river and valley segments remained active freight lines.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For Suzuki, the reborn Cappuccino would represent more than a new model.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of reborn

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