Verb The lizard's tail can regenerate. The lizard is able to regenerate its tail. The tissue cells can regenerate themselves.
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Verb
Backed by more than 30 years of scientific research and clinical studies, HOGO has created a system intended to allow the body to regenerate naturally during sleep. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The purple bars are for your super meter, which does not regenerate between rounds. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 13 June 2022 Damaged brain cells do not normally regenerate and can lead to permanent motor and cognitive impairments. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Cut roots regenerate quickly and will grow into the landscape soil. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2022 The new ear, transplanted in March, will continue to regenerate cartilage tissue, giving it the look and feel of a natural ear, the company said.New York Times, 2 June 2022 Fun fact: your skin cells regenerate every two to four weeks. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 Perennial weeds can regenerate from established roots, so when your time is limited, focus on their removal over any annual weeds, which will die on their own within a year of appearing. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2022 Unlike horns, which are permanently attached to an animal’s head, antlers regenerate annually.The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022
Noun
To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state. Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021 Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers.oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020 At Shinji’s pleading, the EVA powers back on and physically transforms; its arm regenerates, but the limb now looks human, like Shinji’s, and the EVA roars, runs on all fours like a beast, and rabidly tears its enemy apart. Maya Phillips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2019 Yes, the Doctor regenerates and takes on a new face and body every time, along with some individual quirks. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2018 Be warned: your commander health bar regenerates very slowly, and getting killed while spying on a foe (or waiting for your map-warping burrow) will freeze you out for a few seconds' worth of respawn. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2017 Rule 6: Get Eight Hours of Good Sleep Each NightSleep is when your body recovers and regenerates. Anthony J. Yeung, Esquire, 29 Dec. 2016 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English regenerat, from Latin regeneratus, past participle of regenerare to regenerate, from re- + generare to beget — more at generate