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as in restores
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 resumes
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 revives
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 repeats
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 renews
Boothby said the garden operates under a lease that renews every five years unless either party provides 30 days notice.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mexico City’s Museo Anahuacalli is set to receive more than 150,000 objects from Juan Rafael Coronel Rivera, the grandson of Diego Rivera, in a donation that significantly expands the museum’s holdings and renews attention on the artist’s original vision for the site.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
There's no activation required, and the credit automatically renews each year on your account anniversary date.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The Battle of Pennsylvania renews its rivalry in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off in a best-of-seven series.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Try a small performance at home or start a sketch, because joy renews your confidence.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
The Foundation expresses full confidence in the work of the investigators and renews its commitment to the protection and promotion of artistic heritage.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
To receive power, data center companies must enter a 10-year service agreement that then automatically renews for one year.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mexico City’s Museo Anahuacalli is set to receive more than 150,000 objects from Juan Rafael Coronel Rivera, the grandson of Diego Rivera, in a donation that significantly expands the museum’s holdings and renews attention on the artist’s original vision for the site.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
There's no activation required, and the credit automatically renews each year on your account anniversary date.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The Battle of Pennsylvania renews its rivalry in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off in a best-of-seven series.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Try a small performance at home or start a sketch, because joy renews your confidence.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
The Foundation expresses full confidence in the work of the investigators and renews its commitment to the protection and promotion of artistic heritage.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
To receive power, data center companies must enter a 10-year service agreement that then automatically renews for one year.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renews
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The pass-through credit restores some of the deduction by sending 100 percent of a New York City business tax back to business owners.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Hydro-Screen Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol is an ultra-versatile serum that hydrates, moisturizes, repairs, restores and helps to boost collagen production on the face, neck and even your hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, two of the highlights of the horse racing calendar take place at Churchill Downs on Friday and Saturday, while the Formula One season resumes after a long hiatus with the Miami Grand Prix.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Now, after an extended international break, Angel City resumes its season Sunday at home against the Portland Thorns.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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As Ukrainians mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, last year’s Russian drone attack revives safety concerns.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a state where cask beers have faded, Wren House revives a cool fringe beer tradition.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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With more companies reporting earnings next week, there are some names that could be in for big gains if history repeats itself.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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History repeats itself with the latest version of BMW’s flagship sedan.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The unrestricted grant resurrects the spirt of the AIDS Treatment Project, which Giorno started when the epidemic left so many artists in need beginning in the early ’80s.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lerner gets plentiful mileage out of his novel’s title, which also connotes the transmission of culture (thought or speech to writing, sound to vinyl) or part of the process whereby DNA replicates.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Researchers at the University of Bristol have created a network of simple mechanical motors that replicates how human muscles respond to increasing load.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Renews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renews. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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