reactivation

noun

Definition of reactivationnext
as in regeneration

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Recent Examples of reactivation The pact also calls for strengthening operational capacities of the Haiti National Police and Armed Forces of Haiti, defining cooperation protocols with the Gang Suppression Force and the reactivation of the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Perhaps as a result of the altered immune function, reactivation of dormant viruses has also been documented during and after spaceflight. — Scott E. Solomon, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026 The suit also seeks reactivation and back pay for drivers who were unfairly terminated. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026 Shingles is caused by a reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reactivation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivation
  1. regeneration
  2. revival
  3. renewal
  4. rebirth
  5. revitalization
  6. rejuvenation
  7. resurrection
  8. resurgence
Noun
  • Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • According to Healthline, testosterone may help protect the brain by slowing nerve cell death, promoting regeneration after injury, minimizing nerve damage and reducing inflammation in the nervous system.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of regeneration
Noun
  • With the news that Girls is returning to HBO for a five-episode revival series, Glee is the second touchstone show from the 2010s to announce a revival in as many weeks.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to social media, the market is witnessing an unprecedented revival.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of revival
Noun
  • The Dolphins mailed renewals to season ticket holders this week.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • DeKalb resident Faye Garrett supports the E-SPLOST renewal but would like to see more transparency from the district.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of renewal
Noun
  • And now that date represents another birthday of sorts, a rebirth.
    — LaShae D. Rolle, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Prime Minister’s office has been held by Israelis of Eastern European descent (Ashkenazi) since the rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebirth
Noun
  • What can start out as a project for the studios can become a whole revitalization of a city.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • His proficiency, buoyed by his expensive taste and skill in daisy-chaining images together, got his foot in the door of the indie-rap revitalization.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of revitalization
Noun
  • There are saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and—most importantly—expert trainers and therapists who guide all guests through a journey of deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After a humbling 7-4 loss in Game 2, the Dodgers need a miraculous rejuvenation at Dodger Stadium to extend their season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rejuvenation
Noun
  • That unholy resurrection gives William some wicked supernatural powers to go along with his slick swordplay.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Eric Stonestreet is returning to the Dexter franchise as fellow serial killer Rapunzel, and Krysten Ritter‘s resurrection was made a bit clearer during the show’s newsy Thursday panel at New York Comic Con.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurrection
Noun
  • Cook’s resurgence since leaving TCU feels like a storyline out of a movie.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What to make of Comedy Central’s recent resurgence, with the dawn of the Skydance era, remains to be seen.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of resurgence

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“Reactivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactivation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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