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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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as in to repeat
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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How does the verb renew differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of renew are refresh, rejuvenate, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

When might refresh be a better fit than renew?

The words refresh and renew can be used in similar contexts, but refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

When is it sensible to use rejuvenate instead of renew?

In some situations, the words rejuvenate and renew are roughly equivalent. However, rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

When can renovate be used instead of renew?

The words renovate and renew are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

When is restore a more appropriate choice than renew?

While the synonyms restore and renew are close in meaning, restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of renew According to Russian media, Lavrov renewed Moscow's offer to mediate and reiterated support for Iran's right to develop peaceful nuclear energy. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 Amazon Prime memberships can be renewed on a month-to-month basis, or annually, according to Amazon. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 July 2025 The series premiered in November 2024 and was quickly renewed for a second season, which is slated for release later this year. Erin Clack, People.com, 6 July 2025 The permits are supposed to be renewed every five years. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for renew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renew
Verb
  • The bill is aimed at addressing America's spiraling federal deficit and restoring faith in the government's ability to meet its obligations, especially in areas like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
  • The supplementation of vitamin B12 and iron helps restore the most common deficiencies in AG.
    Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The Secret of Us, the second full-length from Abrams, is growing by leaps and bounds on a number of albums rankings at the same time, and that trend could continue.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • The Iron Bottom Sound expedition is scheduled to continue through July 23 and is funded by NOAA Ocean Exploration.
    Mark Price Updated July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Other small towns and villages across Italy have offered houses for as little as €1 to revive shrinking communities.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Starbucks is bulking up staffing as Niccol pushes to revive sales in part by speeding up service.
    Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • This repeating cycle of remorse, hope and abuse can become a barrier that prevents a person from leaving the relationship, according to Bearat.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • Seagate's stock has experienced such severe declines previously, and based on its current valuation, history might repeat itself.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Instant classic duets, traditional story songs that felt refreshed and revived, plus crowds shrieking at heartthrobs and roars of approval at the celebration of traditional values of faith, family and freedom dominated the day.
    Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Keep scrolling for more patio furniture and decor deals to refresh outdoor spaces.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • The parasite's rapid spread through Mexico triggered the May suspension after the USDA's February attempt to resume imports with enhanced inspection protocols proved insufficient.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Canada has rescinded a digital service tax on American tech giants to allow trade talks with the U.S. to resume to end an ongoing tariffs war.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • That turned out to be something of a troll, however, as the show resurrected him two episodes later.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 June 2025
  • But as Europeans concentrated on building a calmer future, others were resurrecting a more tumultuous past.
    Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • The store will replicate the approach and colors of the headquarters in a bold way.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
  • Heck, writers have been using cannabis for four hundred years since Shakespeare died, and so far no one has managed to come close to replicating the man’s genius.
    Sam Kelly July 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025

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“Renew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renew. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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