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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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During practice in Oakland, players with Soccer Without Borders run through drills focused on repetition, conditioning and teamwork.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Rossetto’s approach is characteristically dry, drawing emotional depth from repetition and the layering of recordings rather than abstract manipulations of sound.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Celia Rowlson-Hall, who has worked in music videos and short films, will choreograph the revival, which will feature music supervision by Or Matias.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik musical Spring Awakening will get an Off Broadway revival this fall at Studio Seaview, with Tony-winning director Danya Taymor (The Outsiders) and The Testament of Ann Lee choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall making her stage choreography debut.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 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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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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Obringer said East is a sign of new life and rebirth, and selecting a house on East Boulevard was intentional.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Working alongside the theater’s longtime production company, McCoy Rigby Entertainment — which will continue to book and mount the theater’s Broadway series — McNicholl shepherded an impactful rebirth following the 1,250-seat theater’s darkest days of closure during the pandemic.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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