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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
In the 30-minute History channel special Ralph Lauren’s American Icons, premiering July 4, viewers learn more about Lauren’s role in restoring and preserving the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Ultimately, the goal is for the pair to travel thousands of miles west as part of a program working toward restoring Guam kingfishers in the wild.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Second is bringing customers back into showrooms and restoring pride among employees.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The best coaches usually have another serious pursuit shaping them—building companies, flying planes, restoring motorcycles, leading communities, writing books, and so on.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
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Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Gaspare Fossati, the architect best known for restoring Hagia Sophia, renovated the building in the 1840s, while the remains of 13th-century Genoese ramparts still form part of the restaurant walls downstairs.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
In 2023, the New Mexico Supreme Court struck down this misguided rule, thereby restoring the public’s stream-access rights enshrined in the state constitution.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Ultimately, the goal is for the pair to travel thousands of miles west as part of a program working toward restoring Guam kingfishers in the wild.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Second is bringing customers back into showrooms and restoring pride among employees.
—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The best coaches usually have another serious pursuit shaping them—building companies, flying planes, restoring motorcycles, leading communities, writing books, and so on.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Gaspare Fossati, the architect best known for restoring Hagia Sophia, renovated the building in the 1840s, while the remains of 13th-century Genoese ramparts still form part of the restaurant walls downstairs.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
In 2023, the New Mexico Supreme Court struck down this misguided rule, thereby restoring the public’s stream-access rights enshrined in the state constitution.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoring
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Corum is reviving its iconic Coin watch, first created in 1964 by ingeniously slicing a 22-karat gold Double Eagle coin.
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Perhaps the primary force behind reviving his memory was his brother Morrison Foster, who published a biography about him in 1896.
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Season 42 continues on Wednesday with Richard Nguyen returning as champion to face two new challengers.
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Anderson had arrived safely and was staying overnight in the La Guaira hotel before returning home, Salcedo said in an interview with Reuters news agency.
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Once the Minions stumble into Hollywood, the film pays homage to early slapstick cinema, recreating scenes made famous by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.
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Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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Australia answered our prayers, replacing the impressive Patrick Beach, who made an excellent save late in regulation to keep the scores level, with 34-year-old Mat Ryan in the final seconds of extra time.
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Work is underway on a bridge in Caraballeda, where authorities are replacing guardrails, laying new asphalt and repairing expansion joints to restore safe travel conditions.
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There was an email about Nuno staying, then constant emails about renewing.
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Anthony Quezada, 35th, said he was blocked from renewing a lease just a few years ago after holding his landlord accountable for not addressing issues.
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Jupiter enters your 9th House of Travel and Learning, expanding horizons and refreshing your sense of meaning.
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Somewhere out there is the next Derek Mobley, refreshing an inbox at two in the morning, waiting on a decision that was made before any person ever read his resume.
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The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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The redevelopment includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redeveloping the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
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This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
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