as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
I was a renewed reader after that short nap
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as in restored
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
the trip to New York renewed our enthusiasm for travel
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as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption
with daybreak, the rescue team will renew its efforts to reach the stranded mountain climbers
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as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the spate of recent movies based on classic comic book characters has renewed interest in the comics themselves
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as in repeated
to make or do again
I can only renew my offer to help—it's up to them to accept it
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Recent Examples of renewed
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 June 2026
That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
While President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled renewed openness to private investment, including partnerships in electricity and a possible revival of fracking, her administration’s statism continues to weigh on Mexico’s appeal relative to regional peers.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
During the renewed investigation, police returned to the 1800 block of Clarke Boulevard and used radar to search for new leads in the disappearance.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Federal courts have previously ruled that the juror’s error did not justify a new trial, but Maxwell argued new statements contradict earlier findings and warrant renewed scrutiny.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Hockey drama Off Campus was renewed for a second season before lovers Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett (Belmont Cameli) even puckered up onscreen.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
On May 21, after Polis issued the commutation, her legal team renewed the challenge with the state Supreme Court.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The series was recently renewed for a second season.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
For at least one of Graham’s teammates, the question’s not if, but when—per Variety, Prime Video confirmed the show was renewed for a second season in February 2026, before Season 1 had even premiered.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
With Alfonsi’s for hire contract not renewed, the battleground will likely shift to the way she was treated at CBS News under Weiss’ less than a year old regime.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Some visitors have even gotten married or renewed their vows at the park, such as Kamryn and Jeremy Schill.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
But momentum is never permanent; it must be renewed and re-energized again and again over time.
—Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Adjective
The comments appeared to spook oil traders, with Brent and WTI crude both moving higher on fears of renewed escalation, though crude remains below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 June 2026
That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
While President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled renewed openness to private investment, including partnerships in electricity and a possible revival of fracking, her administration’s statism continues to weigh on Mexico’s appeal relative to regional peers.
—Juan Pablo Spinetto, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
During the renewed investigation, police returned to the 1800 block of Clarke Boulevard and used radar to search for new leads in the disappearance.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Federal courts have previously ruled that the juror’s error did not justify a new trial, but Maxwell argued new statements contradict earlier findings and warrant renewed scrutiny.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
Amid skepticism from students and faculty, California State University officials renewed a controversial systemwide contract with ChatGPT developer OpenAI earlier this month.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Hockey drama Off Campus was renewed for a second season before lovers Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett (Belmont Cameli) even puckered up onscreen.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
On May 21, after Polis issued the commutation, her legal team renewed the challenge with the state Supreme Court.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The series was recently renewed for a second season.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
For at least one of Graham’s teammates, the question’s not if, but when—per Variety, Prime Video confirmed the show was renewed for a second season in February 2026, before Season 1 had even premiered.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
With Alfonsi’s for hire contract not renewed, the battleground will likely shift to the way she was treated at CBS News under Weiss’ less than a year old regime.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Some visitors have even gotten married or renewed their vows at the park, such as Kamryn and Jeremy Schill.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
But momentum is never permanent; it must be renewed and re-energized again and again over time.
—Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
Adjective
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So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
Verb
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At that moment, the air in the Lenovo Center was taken right out of the fans’ sails, but a trusty veteran restored that later in the period.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In one of the poshest corners of Recoleta is this neoclassical mansion from the 1930s that has been impeccably restored.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At least seven were filed against GKN in state court by Tuesday afternoon, after normal courthouse operations resumed following the Memorial Day break.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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New Zealand resumed the day on 361-5 after tons by Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell rescued the Black Caps from 86-4.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Most recently, late neoliberalism revived a central aspect of 1970s pluralism, retooled as representative diversity—once again under the pressure of political activism, which reckoned with decades of racially exclusionary collecting, exhibiting, and hiring practices at art institutions.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Many have threatened to use amendments in the reconciliation bill and force votes on stand-alone legislation to prevent it from being revived later.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The White House repeated a statement from Tuesday when asked Wednesday about Tillis’ comments.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Some version of this process, repeated for many of the subjects, led people to activism, whether through art, volunteer work, protest, or sometimes all three.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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The future of relationships can feel energized and unsettled during today’s Libra moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Those capabilities were not built overnight and cannot be recreated overnight.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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The routines her daughter relies on — seeing the same faculty members, following the same schedule, riding the same bus with the same students — cannot be easily recreated somewhere else.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Mainstream management and economics continued down the inward path.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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