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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
One significant development in recent months has been the ability of the DGA, WGA and SAG-AFTRA to separately reach contract renewals with the studios and streamers.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The renewal was approved June 2 as part of the Village Board’s consent agenda.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
From Ronnie leaving his family due to infidelity and personal struggles, to their reconciliation and vow renewal in season 3, the couple have made it through tough times.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Once activated, the software runs locally on your computer, so there are no recurring payments or renewal reminders.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The renewal was approved June 2 as part of the Village Board’s consent agenda.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
From Ronnie leaving his family due to infidelity and personal struggles, to their reconciliation and vow renewal in season 3, the couple have made it through tough times.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Once activated, the software runs locally on your computer, so there are no recurring payments or renewal reminders.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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No matter how often Democrats and race idolaters insist that white supremacy remains America's defining force, repetition does not transform an assertion into reality.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The series serves as an update to Fox’s crime drama series, which ran from 2005 to 2009 with a revival season airing in 2017.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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While introduced during the late-’80s fitness craze as a competitor for the Reebok Workout, the Powerphase is best known for its revival by Kanye West, now known as Ye, through his Adidas Yeezy line in 2017.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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According to what happened in court, Cooper was accused of violating a civil protection order put in place after his arrest last week and harassment-repeat telephone calls.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Though restaurants are not compensated for participating in the tour, many are happy to become repeat stops and end up recommending friends for the tour.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, what growth exists is clustered along the I-79 corridor in Butler and Washington counties, a geographic pattern that reflects suburban expansion more than regional resurgence.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The classic is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and pairs perfectly with the casual vibe of Arizona sandals and wide-leg jeans.—
Selene Oliva,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
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Kreidler made a diving stop and throw from shortstop in the ninth to get José Fermín at first after a successful replay challenge by Minnesota manager Derek Shelton.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Fortunately, video replay allows people to validate—or refute—a referee’s decision.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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The Eixample district is seeing a rebirth with ‘super-blocks’ composed of pedestrianized zones to counter the pollution caused by traffic.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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What happened to the great rebirth of American manufacturing?—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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