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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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
The season concludes with an Environmental Resource Expo, where local organizations and experts will share information on topics including water quality, conservation and renewable energy.
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Exports have remained the bright spot for the world's second-largest economy, driven by robust global demand for AI technology and renewable-energy products.
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The country with the second largest portion of companies on the list is France, which is one of the leading renewable energy producers and sustainability innovators in the EU with a €240 million plan unveiled in April to further reduce its fossil fuel reliance.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
The season concludes with an Environmental Resource Expo, where local organizations and experts will share information on topics including water quality, conservation and renewable energy.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Exports have remained the bright spot for the world's second-largest economy, driven by robust global demand for AI technology and renewable-energy products.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The country with the second largest portion of companies on the list is France, which is one of the leading renewable energy producers and sustainability innovators in the EU with a €240 million plan unveiled in April to further reduce its fossil fuel reliance.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 9 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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