1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the trip to New York renewed our enthusiasm for travel
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2
as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
with daybreak, the rescue team will renew its efforts to reach the stranded mountain climbers
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as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the spate of recent movies based on classic comic book characters has renewed interest in the comics themselves
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Recent Examples of renew
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Fox chose not to renew Dash’s contract in 2017.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 19 July 2025
In September 2024, Peacock subscribers based in California gained the right to a payout of just over $18 after a judge decided the service had automatically renewed customers' subscriptions without providing proper disclosures or authorization.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 July 2025
During the call, Leo renewed his calls for a ceasefire to be reached by the warring sides in Gaza.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
In June, the WNBA renewed its media rights deal with Ion, which was originally set to expire after this season.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 18 July 2025
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 19 July 2025
In September 2024, Peacock subscribers based in California gained the right to a payout of just over $18 after a judge decided the service had automatically renewed customers' subscriptions without providing proper disclosures or authorization.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 July 2025
During the call, Leo renewed his calls for a ceasefire to be reached by the warring sides in Gaza.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
In June, the WNBA renewed its media rights deal with Ion, which was originally set to expire after this season.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renew
Verb
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My lawsuit aims to restore just a little bit of sanity.—
Tamlyn Hunt,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
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Our goal is to restore the fun, healthy, human childhood that most of us had.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires continue to rage across the Grand Canyon's North Rim.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Officials said Saturday recovery operations will continue throughout the Guadalupe River watershed for those still missing.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Weeks after the deal was announced, many Penn faculty members remain in limbo, unsure about which grants have been revived.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Brazilian famously walked to the site of Donnelly’s accident at Jerez and watched as the rescue teams fought to revive him on the track.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Verb
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And the cycle of inequity repeats over and over, especially for people who were never invited into those rooms to begin with.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Add to that the many original performers repeating their roles, the constant callbacks and the non-stop nostalgia, and the result is less a continuation than an exercise in fan service.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Best For: All hair types looking to keep their scalp refreshed, without weighing down their lengths or disturbing their style.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Some of our favorite A-listers are inspiring us to refresh our summer sandal lineup.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Since the ruling, the Trump administration has resumed controversial removals.—
Antonio Maria Delgado
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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At the time of this writing, visa interviews have resumed, and, from our observations, most existing appointments are proceeding as scheduled unless explicitly canceled.—
Hanmei Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Among those on this Trail of Tears were Harjo’s Muscogee ancestors, who left Georgia and Alabama for Oklahoma, and whose memory the writer resurrects through poems that collapse the distance between generations, making history feel present-tense.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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While she’s been receiving critical acclaim for her solo excursions, Howard looked jazzed to re-engage with her former mates and resurrect long-dormant songs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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In an era where ideas and initiatives are easily replicated, speed and continuous refinement have become essential competitive advantages.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Mamdani’s success is certainly about his prodigious gifts as a politician, but those aren’t easily replicated.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 July 2025
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“Renew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renew. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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