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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
Women were complaining of redness, flakiness, or peeling with the use of tretinoin, a retinoid that promotes collagen synthesis and elastin renewal.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
From there, enter 26-131 in the proceedings window/box (which is the first one shown on the page) and that should automatically call up the case of the early renewal filings for Disney’s ABC stations.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Salonen found renewal not from the desperation of rethinking but from freshening, illuminating the perception of exceptional young musicians first encountering greatness.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
For the two, this vow renewal ceremony represents the beginning of a new chapter.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
23 June 2026
From there, enter 26-131 in the proceedings window/box (which is the first one shown on the page) and that should automatically call up the case of the early renewal filings for Disney’s ABC stations.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Salonen found renewal not from the desperation of rethinking but from freshening, illuminating the perception of exceptional young musicians first encountering greatness.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
For the two, this vow renewal ceremony represents the beginning of a new chapter.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
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Complete 10–15 repetitions per leg.
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Despite decades of repetition, eating more carrots will not give you night vision.
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Hulu originally picked up 20 episodes of the revival.
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Instead, they were resurrected for a new generation in Charlie’s Angels (2000), McG’s big-screen revival starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu.
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Authorities are trying to avoid a repeat of the chaos at the Copa América in 2024, which saw fans rushing stadiums, leading to massive crowds and dangerous conditions.
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While teams often jump the gun, the Heat likely avoid being tagged as a repeat offense, having been punished by the league for such early contact with Kyle Lowry during 2021 free agency.
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Some optimists even see hints of a ’60s-style resurgence with bright young filmmakers creating smart young movies.
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The water has also been plagued by a resurgence of algae.
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Sunday’s game was one Iran easily could have won, had a brilliant, first-half goal not been erased by a video replay that confirmed the narrowest of offside violations.
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Both teams will receive one additional replay review challenge as a result.
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Tuba is experiencing something of a culinary rebirth in Colima in recent years.
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Years of patience, failure and rebirth are baked into its volcanic soil.
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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