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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
Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Trump added that oil exports from Iran could once again be bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz if the United States renews military strikes on Iran.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
If a traveler renews that passport, replaces it, or travels on a different one, the authorization may no longer match the document being checked.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
This unlimited membership automatically renews.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Express yourself through a small performance in a familiar place, because being seen kindly strengthens confidence and renews your playful focus today.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Tina Peters will walk out of a Colorado prison Monday, ending roughly 20 months of incarceration as her legal team renews its effort to overturn the seven criminal convictions that sent her there.
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Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Freeland’s return renews the competition for playing time at second base between him and Hyeseong Kim.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Trump added that oil exports from Iran could once again be bottlenecked at the Strait of Hormuz if the United States renews military strikes on Iran.
—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
If a traveler renews that passport, replaces it, or travels on a different one, the authorization may no longer match the document being checked.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
This unlimited membership automatically renews.
—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Express yourself through a small performance in a familiar place, because being seen kindly strengthens confidence and renews your playful focus today.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Tina Peters will walk out of a Colorado prison Monday, ending roughly 20 months of incarceration as her legal team renews its effort to overturn the seven criminal convictions that sent her there.
—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Freeland’s return renews the competition for playing time at second base between him and Hyeseong Kim.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renews
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The quiet thing that restores you may deserve a real place in the day.
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The newest version restores the full function of the previous website.
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There are 19 games left to play when the league resumes following its World Cup break in July.
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What if Israel resumes attacks on Iran?
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The watch revives the brand’s iconic A384 case from 1969, faithfully reproduced in its distinctive 37mm tonneau shape.
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Another highlight will come through the Air Force 1 Low, as Nike revives the ’01 construction that’ll excite many collectors.
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The two women talk, and Ashley repeats that Trevor was involved in a blackmail scheme with Dennis, but that Trevor complained about his cut.
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Funny how history repeats itself.
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L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Shoppers with sensitive skin love how the lightweight formula refreshes their appearance without clogging pores.
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Your 4th House of Home and Family refreshes as the New Moon encourages gentle improvements that protect comfort and support your sensitive system.
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Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
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Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.
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The unrestricted grant resurrects the spirt of the AIDS Treatment Project, which Giorno started when the epidemic left so many artists in need beginning in the early ’80s.
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The river guides become the architects of a system that replicates their judgment at scale.
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Named the SpiderCam, the prototype from Northwestern University replicates the manner in which the spiders' eyes allow the creatures to gauge distances before making a surprise sideways jump at some unsuspecting victim minding its own business.
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“Renews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renews. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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