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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the trip to New York renewed our enthusiasm for travel
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as in resuming
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 reviving
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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as in repeating
to make or do again
I can only renew my offer to help—it's up to them to accept it
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Recent Examples of renewing
Circularity in fashion also has to do with renewing and reusing what already exists.
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Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Former Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson, who helped create the Amber Alert in Arlington 30 years ago, has proposed renewing efforts to reserve it for only the most serious cases.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a closer look at the debate over renewing a key post-9/11 surveillance law, as lawmakers weigh security needs against concerns about privacy rights.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Nonprofits and state officials are renewing efforts to stabilize the surviving structures.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
District 230 Superintendent Robert Nolting said the board would like more information on timing, specific TIF plans and alternatives to renewing the entire TIF for 12 years.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The Celtics and 76ers will tip off their first-round playoff series Sunday afternoon at TD Garden, renewing the longest-running postseason rivalry in NBA history.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
There is no facility acceptance fee for renewing by mail or online.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Former Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson, who helped create the Amber Alert in Arlington 30 years ago, has proposed renewing efforts to reserve it for only the most serious cases.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a closer look at the debate over renewing a key post-9/11 surveillance law, as lawmakers weigh security needs against concerns about privacy rights.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Nonprofits and state officials are renewing efforts to stabilize the surviving structures.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
District 230 Superintendent Robert Nolting said the board would like more information on timing, specific TIF plans and alternatives to renewing the entire TIF for 12 years.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The Celtics and 76ers will tip off their first-round playoff series Sunday afternoon at TD Garden, renewing the longest-running postseason rivalry in NBA history.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
There is no facility acceptance fee for renewing by mail or online.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewing
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tillis said Sunday that the Justice Department assured him any appeal would be focused on the judge's basis for quashing the subpoenas rather than a vehicle for resuming the investigation.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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President Zelensky signaled openness to resuming peace talks in Azerbaijan.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Anne Hathaway reviving an actual movie costume from 2006?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster by warning that Russian attacks risk repeating history.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Freeling helped lead a Georgia team that went 11-1 in the regular season before repeating as SEC champions with a 28-7 win over Alabama and a second straight College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance in the Sugar Bowl.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vanity Fair spoke with the costume designer for the movie, Marci Rodgers, who had the heavy task of recreating Jackson’s world through fashion.—
Kia D. Goosby,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua even shot an entire action sequence recreating the infamous 1993 raid on Neverland Ranch, which culminated in police officers strip-searching Jackson and examining his genitals to compare them with Chandler’s description.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers committed 24 turnovers in Game 4 in Houston, the Rockets continuing to push the Lakers out of their offensive rhythm.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pitch clock was continuing its relentless pursuit of zero, but Wacha didn’t call a timeout.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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And in parallel, the Russian government has been resurrecting the ghosts of the Soviet past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Today’s conservatives are resurrecting the positions that Reynolds and his allies in the 1980s could not muscle past the internal GOP opposition in Congress and the Cabinet.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fusion – replicating the power of the sun – has made major advances over the past few years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Renewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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