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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
That program determines grant renewals to participating community organizations based on a drop in homicides and nonfatal shootings in their geographic area.
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Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
In addition to appearing on DeGeneres’s talk show numerous times during its run, the two women are friends—so much so that Jenner officiated a vow renewal between DeGeneres and de Rossi back in 2023.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The 90-day order was renewed on March 24, and it’s expected to receive another renewal on June 21.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The report said that the residence's lease began in August 2022, and its latest lease renewal was in May 2025.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
In addition to appearing on DeGeneres’s talk show numerous times during its run, the two women are friends—so much so that Jenner officiated a vow renewal between DeGeneres and de Rossi back in 2023.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The 90-day order was renewed on March 24, and it’s expected to receive another renewal on June 21.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The report said that the residence's lease began in August 2022, and its latest lease renewal was in May 2025.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
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Capitalist tactics—repetition, decontextualization, estrangement—were put in service of their literal-minded appropriations.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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O’Farrell’s sentences — the musicality of her repetitions, the genial warmth of her narration, the visceral pleasures of her imagery — offer comfort against the backdrop of heartbreak so common to her fiction.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The resort’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places coincided with its revival in the 1980s—a placard near the entrance provides a timeline of its entire history, which began in 1883.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The 1996 revival, directed by Walter Bobbie, first starred Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The comparison is not of the apples-to-apples variety, because a late-night host’s last program is bound to win a large audience, just as a repeat aired on a Friday night is not.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Charlotte’s restrictions prohibit many discretionary outdoor water uses and allow violations to carry fines beginning at $100, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses or if drought conditions worsen.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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But the Definitive Edition remaster that led to a major resurgence for the game in recent years hasn’t been available until now.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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From the capital demands of AI and the pace of innovation to the resurgence of dealmaking, major shifts are rapidly transforming industries.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Video replay showed that Vegas forward Brett Howden entered the offensive zone ahead of the puck before sending Stone in on a breakaway with a pass to the middle of the ice.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Sanchez slid into home and the ball appeared to loosen from the glove of Redwood catcher Aubrie Jenkins on a throw from left field by freshman Kyrie Rodriguez based on video replay.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The duo along with Masters of the Universe producer and Mattel Studios President and Chief Content Officer, Robbie Brenner tell us about the long rebirth of He-Man and friends.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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But a trail of heartbreak, loss, depression and industry battles followed his massive success, leading to a period of retreat and now, rebirth.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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