rejuvenates

verb

present tense third-person singular of rejuvenate
1
as in restores
to bring back to a former condition or vigor the shower rejuvenated me after a long day of cleaning out the garage

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2
as in revives
to bring back to life, practice, or activity that rock star has rejuvenated '80s fashion for a whole new generation

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Recent Examples of rejuvenates Division helps control the size of the plant, rejuvenates the number of blooms, and gives me plants for new landscaped beds. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Either way, this process rejuvenates the plant’s growth, helps daylilies bloom better, and can provide you with a few free plants for your garden. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 There is no product, prescription or protocol that delivers metabolite 11 to your skin or rejuvenates your blood stem cells. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Although some of the grass blades grow back, the turf rejuvenates itself after every mowing thanks to tillers or new leaves that arise from root crowns. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 Based on ultrasound therapy, Quadthera Titan is a skin-care device that firms and rejuvenates your skin sans the visit to a doctor. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026 Now, the Artemis II mission — involving a flyby rather than a landing on the moon — renews and rejuvenates our nation’s commitment to space exploration. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Afterward, enjoy a stroll around the dockyard for a little people-watching or souvenir shopping while the salty sea breeze rejuvenates your senses. — Bermuda Tourism Authority, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 The brand’s formulations are crafted without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or harsh chemicals, reflecting Cartwright’s commitment to clean skincare that gently rejuvenates and locks in moisture. — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenates
  1. restores
  2. revives
  3. refreshes
  4. renews
  5. recreates
  6. resurrects
Verb
  • The battery lasts for up to 37 hours on a single charge, and 15-minute fast charge restores about eight hours of power.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By evening, the Moon enters your 9th House and restores your sense of possibility.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • When a quarrel over an inheritance revives old hostilities, their relationship comes under pressure from greed and treachery in a conflict not of their making.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal revives a June understanding that collapsed after Iran resumed attacks on shipping, raising questions about whether Tehran is seeking diplomacy or time to sell more oil.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • This exclusive space includes a private lounge, dedicated concierge, open bar, and a buffet that refreshes five times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • After the initial year, the subscription automatically renews at the then-current rate.
    — Camila Quimper, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Our study renews the links between particle physics and high-energy astrophysics.
    — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of renews
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  • Related Stories The attraction recreates several of the films’ most recognizable settings, from the desert planet of Arrakis to the imperial throne room.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Requiring approval for every low-risk step recreates the administrative burden the technology was meant to reduce.
    — Heather Bassett, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • After Season 1 broke fans’ hearts with the death of X-Men member Gambit, Season 2 resurrects the card-throwing hero as one of Apocalypse’s Horsemen.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Wolf defeats Genichiro, who resurrects through the power of the Rejuvenating Waters and escapes.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurrects

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“Rejuvenates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenates. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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