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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
The new movie picks up soon after the events of The Way of Water and finds the Sully family reeling after the death of Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri's (Zoe Saldaña) eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), as series villain Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) renews his efforts to find and capture Jake.
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Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Every incident renews scrutiny on airline operations as millions take to the skies; even minor flight emergencies and routine issues can spark fear after a string of deadly incidents.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The marquee matchup of the night renews one of the NBA's most legendary rivalries as the Lakers visit the Celtics at TD Garden.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The deal will apply to the show’s still-in-the-works second season and a third season if HBO Max renews the series.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Dec. 2025
Hulu often renews its unscripted series for large batches of episodes at a time.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Bridges of trust built in 2020 now enable a historic achievement, one that brings the hostages home, ends the fighting, and renews hope for both Israelis and Palestinians.
—Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Nothing renews a room like a fresh coat of paint.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Every incident renews scrutiny on airline operations as millions take to the skies; even minor flight emergencies and routine issues can spark fear after a string of deadly incidents.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The marquee matchup of the night renews one of the NBA's most legendary rivalries as the Lakers visit the Celtics at TD Garden.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The deal will apply to the show’s still-in-the-works second season and a third season if HBO Max renews the series.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Dec. 2025
Hulu often renews its unscripted series for large batches of episodes at a time.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Bridges of trust built in 2020 now enable a historic achievement, one that brings the hostages home, ends the fighting, and renews hope for both Israelis and Palestinians.
—Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renews
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Her magic seemingly restores the holiday spirit.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Schooling is an essential lifesaving service that restores routine and hope, and provides access to mental health support, nutrition screening, vaccinations, and other critical assistance.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Service pauses during the show and resumes during a 20-minute intermission for desserts, coffee, tea and drinks.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The robot wheels forward on flat ground, raises its legs in a motion similar to a dog climbing stairs, and then resumes rolling where the terrain allows.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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The throwback capsule collection revives popular and bestselling wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses that were offered by the two companies during their original partnership in the early 2010s.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Learn how repotting revives a Christmas cactus, when to do it, and how for a happy holiday plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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When a pattern repeats across several cycles, change the template.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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If a child becomes withdrawn, spends long hours chatting privately with a bot or repeats harmful ideas, step in early.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chace Crawford refreshes with some Patrón while in Austin during F1 weekend.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Basically, this means the Naga V2's mouse sensor refreshes its position 1,000 times per second.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The return of Matthews the Superstar continues.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The federal change at the CDC comes as a measles outbreak which first appeared in northwest South Carolina in late 2025 continues to grow, reaching 211 cases by Tuesday.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not, Combs’ appeal replicates his string of unsuccessful $50 million bail efforts, or proves a Get Outta Jail card remains to be seen.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The site replicates what’s found on the app.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Renews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renews. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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