renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
Examples of renewable in a Sentence
a renewable life insurance policy
Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.
Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The project’s developers hope to show that ethanol can provide a source of dispatchable power, electricity that can be generated on demand, at a time when many countries are seeking ways to complement intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Dan Gearino covers the business and policy of renewable energy and utilities, often with an emphasis on the midwestern United States.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Enrique Riquelme, a 37-year-old renewable energy entrepreneur, is standing against Perez in the election that will be held June 7, with around 100,000 Madrid club members eligible to vote.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being renewed
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures
renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands
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