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as in repetitions
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 revivals
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 renewals
The SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show pickups follow similar renewals last month for Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol and spinoff Rubble & Crew for an additional 26 episodes each, marking seasons 14 and 15 for Paw Patrol, and seasons 5 and 6 for Rubble & Crew.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 June 2026
There is a robust subgenre of soccer books dedicated just to those tactical renewals.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 June 2026
That program determines grant renewals to participating community organizations based on a drop in homicides and nonfatal shootings in their geographic area.
—Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
One payment secures you permanent access and no hidden renewals.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Wagner and Nguyen both said their opposition to the contract renewals had nothing to do with politics.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Not accounted for in the county’s estimates are unfunded federal mandates around eligibility criteria and more frequent case renewals which will require the county to hire more staff to efficiently process cases.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
If a club is overspending on their salary limit, La Liga can restrict their ability to register new players, or contract renewals of existing players.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 June 2026
There is a robust subgenre of soccer books dedicated just to those tactical renewals.
—Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 June 2026
That program determines grant renewals to participating community organizations based on a drop in homicides and nonfatal shootings in their geographic area.
—Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
One payment secures you permanent access and no hidden renewals.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Wagner and Nguyen both said their opposition to the contract renewals had nothing to do with politics.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Not accounted for in the county’s estimates are unfunded federal mandates around eligibility criteria and more frequent case renewals which will require the county to hire more staff to efficiently process cases.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
If a club is overspending on their salary limit, La Liga can restrict their ability to register new players, or contract renewals of existing players.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewals
Noun
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Perform three sets of 10-15 repetitions per leg.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 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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Rest assured for fans of other TV shows, there are a handful of additional series that either have reboots in the works or have been ordered for revivals.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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There had been New York revivals in 1932 and 1940.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
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This movie fest repeats on the fourth Friday of the month in the summer at various locations.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Plus 10 days ‘til World Cup, Barkov’s back, PSG repeats, insane French Open and more.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Dungeon makes wise use of Watt, a pop and rock Swiss Army Knife who’s increasingly in demand among rock octogenarians after his work on latter-day resurgences and returns to form for Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, and Elton John.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Vaccine supporters worry both moves would further increase vaccine hesitancy and reduce vaccination rates, which are already declining, allowing resurgences of diseases like measles and whooping cough.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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The man didn’t appear to make contact with any of the players during his few seconds on court, with replays showing Wembanyama smiling and looking confused.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The first time replays showed why Zidane had been sent off, jaws hit the floor the world over.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Buddhists believe that previous interventions, such as prayers, rituals and meditative practice, could still be beneficial in providing better rebirths or positive karmic effects.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Finding yourself after a heartbreak is one of the most beautiful transformations and rebirths there is in life.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The original bandstand was constructed in 1896 and has seen a few iterations over the years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“Renewals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewals. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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