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as in to restore
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 to continue
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 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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Recent Examples of renew
The show has already been renewed for Season 20.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Council Member Chris Marte renewed the call for the bill's passage after Mahajan's death, and Council Speaker Julie Menin said that a hearing for the bill would take place in July.
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Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Top Chef was recently renewed for a 24th season, and Kish is looking forward to continuing her tenure as the show’s leading woman.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
After repatriation, many former prisoners returned to the United States to launch professional careers or to renew acquaintances with their former captors.
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Council Member Chris Marte renewed the call for the bill's passage after Mahajan's death, and Council Speaker Julie Menin said that a hearing for the bill would take place in July.
—
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Top Chef was recently renewed for a 24th season, and Kish is looking forward to continuing her tenure as the show’s leading woman.
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
After repatriation, many former prisoners returned to the United States to launch professional careers or to renew acquaintances with their former captors.
—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.
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Before Rhaenyra’s raven can be sent, though, Tyland Lannister arrives at the Gullet, with an armada only money can buy, to prise open Blackwater Bay and restore a shipping route to King’s Landing.
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.
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Already on Friday, some Labour MPs were repeating their calls for Starmer to step down even though Burnham himself shied away from explicitly referencing his leadership ambitions.
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Consistency is the accumulation of decisions, habits, and behaviors repeated over a long duration of time.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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After a lengthy bit of stoppage time to deal with the injury of Canada's Ismaël Koné, the match has resumed.
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Testimony resumes Monday in Sacramento Superior Court.
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While no protest, demonstration, or amount of organizing can resurrect the dead, perhaps such actions can chart a new course.
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Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.
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Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.
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Developed with leading academics and defense experts, including Sky News' Deborah Haynes, the series replicates high-level political decision-making pressure.
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“Renew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renew. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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