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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 Take time for reflection to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 The duo will develop series for broadcast and streaming under Urman’s overall deal with CBS Studios, which was recently renewed. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025 The launch of the Fukuoka plant signals renewed interest in exploring this emerging energy source. New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025 The awards show comes just two days after Netflix announced that the show was renewed for a second season by sharing a video Akerman and Snow made together. Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for renew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renew
Verb
  • Afterwards, McClintock said on X that the power to impose tariffs should be restored to Congress.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Patients who tested positive for Covid-19 continued rapid antigen testing each day until the result was negative, so researchers could see how long the infection lasted.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Its peptides, biotin, glycerin, and ginseng root extract offer a nourishing defense against breakage and brittleness, reviving the brows of numerous staffers at Allure HQ.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Robots also offer consistency, repeating trials with no fatigue or variation.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But even more meaningful was the opportunity to have conversations that weren’t premised on the idea that Zohran had a hard ceiling in this race, something journalists and editors from more establishment outlets repeated ad nauseam until the final days of the primary.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There's nothing better than a house that looks, feels, and smells refreshed.
    Stacey Leasca, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Please refresh this page for updates.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Logging later resumed under an archaic mandate and approval processes that a past Cal Fire director and others say still violates key laws such as CEQA and works at cross purposes to the missions of other agencies.
    John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • By the end of the trial in September 2023, Paxton was acquitted and resumed his duties as attorney general.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Topline The early 2000s music sharing software company LimeWire — now resurrected as a crypto company by new owners — won rights to the infamous Fyre Festival in an auction that was held on eBay, reportedly beating out Ryan Reynolds’ company for the rights.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In 2019, Trump, in his first term, resurrected the combatant command at Peterson Space Force Base as a standalone entity after a 17-year dormancy.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • But while salons have offered steam treatments as a curly hair staple for decades, at-home steamers have been too bulky (attempting to replicate in-salon domes) or too hard to use, requiring you to wrestle your curls into heated thermal caps, a battle that’s easy to lose.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Here, 20 members of Forbes Coaches Council share soft skills professionals will need to stay resilient as the world of work continues to evolve them, underscoring the importance of honing human capabilities that technology can’t replicate.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Renew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renew. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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