RESUSCITATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

resuscitation

noun

ri-ˌsə-sə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of resuscitation

as in revival

the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support

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Recent Examples of resuscitation Bucherati said the man was pronounced dead at the scene despite resuscitation efforts. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 The first responders initiated cardiac life support measures, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, the statement added. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026 Nothing new was announced, and this is the one label which requires the most resuscitation after Mandalorian and Grogu died this summer with $345M WW. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026 Responding crews from Harkers Island also assisted with the rescue and resuscitation operation. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resuscitation

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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

Under the contract, Tiebreaker will offer per-show payments to Forest Hills Gardens Corporation starting at $15,500 and reaching $18,000 during the three-year final renewal term.

— Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Advertisers can now apply for an annual permit that costs $400 initially, with annual renewals costing $500.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of renewal

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

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