Definition of renewalnext
1
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 Your daughter can save her more intimate plans for a renewal-of-vows ceremony held on a milestone anniversary. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The African Growth and Opportunity Act, the US-Africa trade preference pact, is on the path for a two-year renewal after the Senate passed a government funding bill over the weekend that included an extension for the program. Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The argument is about how coverage is structured, who profits from the current structure and what employers can do about it before their next renewal becomes a crisis. Yasser Almuaala, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Some of the renewals have been at 3x the previous annual values. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • Do this across the length of a yoga mat and back for 20 repetitions.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Activities that involve repetition and rhythm, like weaving or knitting, go even further by reducing activity in the limbic system, which regulates our fight-or-flight response.
    Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The original series’ creator Bill Lawrence serves as executive producer on the revival via his Doozer Productions alongside the company’s Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer as well as showrunner Batra and stars Braff, Faison and Chalke.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • However, scholars of religion typically view modern Druidry as a new religious movement inspired by the ancient druids, rather than as a survival of that ancient tradition or an accurate recreation or revival of it.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The process could be a repeat of what China has done in taking control of the market in the critically important rare earths industry.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • So while a repeat of 2025’s success might be difficult to attain, there is no doubt this will be an entertaining team to watch.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Knizner could provide valuable depth for their stretch run, given his recent offensive resurgence and the Yankees' clear need.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Furniture from the 1960s and ‘70s fell out of favor during the 1980s before experiencing a resurgence in the 1990s, Hirsch explains.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • The 24/7 outlet has more than 200 hours of premium race content including live event streams, full race replays, select practice sessions and qualifiers, behind-the-scenes footage, archival videos and full coverage of the 2026-27 season.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There were separate conversations with both managers before conferring with MLB's replay center for a rules check on what crew chief Chris Guccione said was a timing play and not a force play.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Still, it’s been 10 years since the wordmark was updated, and in the current fruit fly life cycle of frenzied tech rebirths, that’s almost staid.
    Aurich Lawson, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Back then, the Saints were a symbol of hope and rebirth in their city, which was still rebuilding from the widespread devastation of Hurricane Katrina four years earlier.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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