Thesaurus results for REACTIVATE

reactivate

verb

Definition of reactivate

as in to restart

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Recent Examples of reactivate For the best results, use its gummies to help stall the process from within; apply its serum daily to repair damaged follicles; and schedule professional sessions for its Xvie XO Concentrate, a peptide- and exosome-rich treatment designed to reactivate dormant follicles. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Now, published this year in The Astrophysical Journal, the new study led by Alexander sets out to explain why these long-dormant systems reactivate. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 June 2026 Study authors said their findings suggest that psilocybin-containing mushrooms could temporarily reactivate brain function in people with late-stage dementia, but more research is necessary. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Purification sits at the heart of the protocol, with programs built to reactivate the body’s self-healing powers. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reactivate

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Tensions escalated this week after the deadline for Washington and Tehran to negotiate a peace deal formally expired on Monday, despite relations having nosedived — and fighting restarted — weeks prior.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Beating at the core of the new models is the automatic Calibre 37-24, which offers up a flyback function that lets the wearer stop, reset, and restart the timepiece with just a press of the pusher.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of restart

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Founded in 2019 by cosmetic ingredient expert Stephanie Leshney and her husband Tyler, Dabble & Dollop was created to reinvent kids’ bath time with clean formulas that make the routine more playful.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The main takeaway is that most companies are focusing on improving existing processes, rather than reinventing them with AI tools.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinvent

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Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.

— David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of refresh

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Three years ago, FSU was undefeated, Travis was its heartbeat and Norvell appeared to have resurrected one of college football’s great empires.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
New York — Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

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