reliving
word · lemma: relive
Definition
Experiencing something again in your mind, especially by remembering it very clearly or vividly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used when talking about strong memories, both positive and negative, like 'reliving old memories' or 'reliving a traumatic event.' Commonly follows 'reliving' with words like 'the moment,' 'the experience,' or 'the past.' Not literal; the event is experienced in the mind, not in reality.
Example Sentences
She kept reliving the day she won the award.
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After the accident, he was reliving the moment again and again.
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Are you reliving your childhood during this trip?
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Every time she told the story, it felt like she was reliving it.
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He avoids talking about the war because he doesn't want to start reliving those memories.
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Watching old home videos is like reliving the best moments of your life.
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