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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges
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as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates
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Recent Examples of renewal
Ritchson posted about the renewal on his Instagram in October 2024.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Elle will run for at least two seasons — Prime Video handed down a lightning fast renewal, and the cast has already completed filming on the second season — and, Raphael hopes, even more.
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Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Burnham linked industrial renewal directly to long-term economic growth.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
29 June 2026
Once a permit is granted, there is no expiration and no renewal, so no one is required to check back in.
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Alex Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Elle will run for at least two seasons — Prime Video handed down a lightning fast renewal, and the cast has already completed filming on the second season — and, Raphael hopes, even more.
—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Burnham linked industrial renewal directly to long-term economic growth.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
29 June 2026
Once a permit is granted, there is no expiration and no renewal, so no one is required to check back in.
—
Alex Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for renewal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
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For each exercise, aim for two to three sets of 8-12 repetitions, two to three times per week on non-consecutive days.
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If the change introduces a new logic or compliance requirement, expect a longer runway, repetition and coaching in the flow of work.
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His two goals and man-of-the-match performance against Canada in Morocco’s 3-0 win in this World Cup feels like the culmination of his revival, an upward point on a satisfying narrative arc.
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Explore the revival of gardens, porches, and patios inspired by the charm of years past.
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This would avoid a repeat of the Champions League final in May, which saw Paris Saint-Germain win both coin tosses to decide the end they were taken from and their order.
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But the modern operator also needs better data, better attribution, and better tools to see which guests drive revenue, influence, repeat visits, and reputation.
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Or, take advantage of its stretchy material and easily layer it over a white T-shirt to make a reliable basic feel new again, and lean into the 2000s resurgence trend.
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And for South Africa, that success is part of a continental soccer resurgence.
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But the review should never have happened, because it was only recommended based on slow-motion replays.
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After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.
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For Martin, the only guy in the clubhouse to play for Tony La Russa, it’s been like a baseball rebirth.
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Fragments of email correspondence appear alongside bits of dialogue, histories of apocalyptic movements in Korea, and poems about the nature of time and the Bardo (the Tibetan Buddhist concept for the transitional period between death and rebirth).
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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