REVIVING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

reviving 1 of 2

adjective

as in refreshing

having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind took a reviving vacation in the Caribbean

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reviving

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verb

present participle of revive

as in resurrecting

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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as in restoring

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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as in recovering

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

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Georgia Power’s deal to provide electricity to a massive, OpenAI campus planned near Savannah is drawing regulators’ scrutiny and reviving debates about how to keep residential customers safe from the facilities’ costs. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 With Prince George's first day at Eton approaching, the Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly considering reviving the press truce that protected the early days of their own romance. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior – the disappearance of Jackie’s niece, Nessa, which cost her career. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Over the years, there had been growing interest in reviving the residency program on the island, Gilothwest had told her. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Then the Civil War upended the family’s life, first by reviving antisemitic prejudices and then, eventually, by destroying the family’s business. — Leslie Lenkowsky, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 By pairing strict accountability on spending with practical solutions for agriculture and infrastructure, Hilton focuses on restoring economic opportunity and reviving the California Dream for everyday residents. — Letters To The Editor, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 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 But reviving that language now came with practical headaches. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviving

Adjective

If Menorca were instead described as a refreshing gazpacho, this 18th-century rural estate converted into a luxury hotel would be the perfectly satisfying last spoonful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods.

— Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Critics dismissed the polls, held in phases in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Karman argued that restoring a functioning Yemeni state is ultimately essential to defeating armed groups and securing the country.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of restoring

Verb

Rescuers continued recovering bodies from the artisanal mining site in Zamboye, near the border with Cameroon, but local workers said the response lacked the equipment and expertise needed for a disaster of such scale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Detectives were seen outside the building recovering what appeared to be several shell casings.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovering

Verb

Ultimately, renewing alliances will require an affirmative purpose.

— Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
But the government contract for that work expired at the end of July, and, instead of renewing it, the Administration announced its plans to work with other providers.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of renewing

Verb

But recreating an era, as the movie does reasonably well, is not the same thing as expressing real affection for it.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Ronald Reagan started as a radio sportscaster in Iowa, calling football and recreating Chicago Cubs games from wire reports before eventually becoming governor of California and president of the United States.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of recreating

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The United States is the canal’s biggest user — about 70% of all the goods moving through it are coming to or going from the US.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The staggered start to the season should help, and a statement win against tough opponents like Real Sociedad would be an excellent way for Mourinho’s second coming to get up and running.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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