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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
With the best of spring in mind, each of these courses will pay homage to a season of renewal.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Kanzler told IndyStar Kendall reached out to Radio One to begin renewal talks as his contract's October expiration date approached and asked to discuss new marketing ideas and flexibility in his role in a challenging radio industry.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
What turned out to be Pettit’s last big decision was going to the voters early to ask for renewal of an operating referendum in November.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Some Independence Towers residents withheld rent payments for about eight months last year, winning lease renewals with a rent increase cap and permanent HVAC repair, among other concessions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Kanzler told IndyStar Kendall reached out to Radio One to begin renewal talks as his contract's October expiration date approached and asked to discuss new marketing ideas and flexibility in his role in a challenging radio industry.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
What turned out to be Pettit’s last big decision was going to the voters early to ask for renewal of an operating referendum in November.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Some Independence Towers residents withheld rent payments for about eight months last year, winning lease renewals with a rent increase cap and permanent HVAC repair, among other concessions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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Through repetition, Dinand does not dilute meaning.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Power is exercised openly, justified retrospectively, and normalized through repetition.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor, in November voiced his opposition to easing short-term rental restrictions, siding with union workers and suggesting any revival of Airbnb’s fight in the city in the new year could be met with similar resistance.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The series aired from 2004 to 2010 on ABC (all seven original seasons are streaming now), with brief revivals in 2013 and 2019, plus the spinoff Celebrity Wife Swap from 2012 to 2015.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Six of those arrested face felony charges under Proposition 36, which allows for enhanced penalties for repeat retail theft offenses.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This repeat search of the property was continuing late into the evening.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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And there’s a sort of resurgence of PR over marketing.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Every piece is a unicorn of sorts, and as the popularity of the Reverso continues to see a resurgence, will probably continue to increase in value.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are no coach challenges, with all reviews being initiated by the replay official.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Read below for a replay and highlights from Saturday as the Texas Longhorns beat the Georgia Bulldogs.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Noisy Creek is assuming the Reader’s debt and investing in its rebirth as a hybrid for-profit monthly publication supported by the new owner’s nonprofit arm, the Fund for Alternative Journalism.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the right circumstances, failure can bring about opportunity — for rebirth and reinvention — in pro sports.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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