reactivates

verb

present tense third-person singular of reactivate
as in restarts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactivates
  1. restarts
  2. reinvents
  3. refreshes
  4. resurrects
Verb
  • Picking at a bite or the scab reinjures the skin and restarts the inflammation cycle, which makes dark spots more likely and more stubborn.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The real test will come if the district restarts the pilot and shows that the technology can support learning without putting student privacy at risk.
    — Jesse Watson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of restarts
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  • In an industry that reinvents itself every quarter, Michael Truell is taking the long view.
    — Tharin Pillay, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Little Debbie fans can now savor the brand's beloved flavors in new candy bars as the company reinvents classic treats in collaboration with a chocolate maker.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinvents
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  • Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The more times an image refreshes per second, the smoother the on-screen movement will be.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • Wolf defeats Genichiro, who resurrects through the power of the Rejuvenating Waters and escapes.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Definition of resurrects
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