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
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
Beehiiv’s expansion comes amid renewed focus on owning the relationship between a journalist or publication and the consumers who follow or subscribe to them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
The proposal comes amid renewed focus on affordability, after Democrats swept last week’s elections, largely by focusing on everyday concerns like cost of living.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
View this Trade with Updated Prices at OptionsPlay Summary NVDA’s breakout confirms renewed leadership in both AI infrastructure and networking, margin expansion, and visibility into another record-setting quarter.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein sparked renewed interest in recent weeks.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
The charter, which gets renewed at regular intervals, defines the BBC’s purposes and governance.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
In response to the rise of long-running hits and renewed attention on catalog music, a Back Catalog category has also been created to honor works that continue to be embraced over time.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, recent fatal incidents involving people in mental distress have renewed debates over the role of law enforcement and the need for involuntary treatment for those who are severely ill.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That contract, which covered his appearances over the past year, will not be renewed.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Netflix has not yet renewed the show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The series was renewed for two more seasons in April 2024, and The Witcher's official X account confirmed that those installments would conclude the series.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Decisionmaking power Though the four-day school week is renewed in 10-year increments, a yes vote won’t necessarily lock the schedule in place for a decade.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Beehiiv’s expansion comes amid renewed focus on owning the relationship between a journalist or publication and the consumers who follow or subscribe to them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
The proposal comes amid renewed focus on affordability, after Democrats swept last week’s elections, largely by focusing on everyday concerns like cost of living.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
View this Trade with Updated Prices at OptionsPlay Summary NVDA’s breakout confirms renewed leadership in both AI infrastructure and networking, margin expansion, and visibility into another record-setting quarter.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein sparked renewed interest in recent weeks.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
He was expected to stay in the job, the biggest in British television, at least until the corporation renewed its operating agreement, known as its royal charter, by the end of 2027.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
The charter, which gets renewed at regular intervals, defines the BBC’s purposes and governance.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
In response to the rise of long-running hits and renewed attention on catalog music, a Back Catalog category has also been created to honor works that continue to be embraced over time.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, recent fatal incidents involving people in mental distress have renewed debates over the role of law enforcement and the need for involuntary treatment for those who are severely ill.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That contract, which covered his appearances over the past year, will not be renewed.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Netflix has not yet renewed the show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The series was renewed for two more seasons in April 2024, and The Witcher's official X account confirmed that those installments would conclude the series.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Decisionmaking power Though the four-day school week is renewed in 10-year increments, a yes vote won’t necessarily lock the schedule in place for a decade.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
Adjective
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Northbound traffic has been restored, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, but southbound lanes remain closed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In August 2024, Delvey's access to social media was also restored, and her house arrest was extended to a much larger radius.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the time of writing, there is still a huge degree of uncertainty as to when or how SNAP benefits will be resumed, leaving millions of recipients in the dark.—
James Factora,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then-Chief Jacqueline Gwinn-Villaroel established that practice in August 2023 when LMPD resumed investigating shootings in-house.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Glencore and Rio Tinto revived merger talks that would create the world’s largest mining company, as global demand surges for metals and minerals key to the energy transition and AI infrastructure buildout.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ben Johnson — with intellect, a bare chest and a cheesy motto from high school football — has revived the Bears in his first season as their coach.—
Adam Kilgore,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Only eight teams have repeated as Super Bowl champions, and the Philadelphia Eagles will look to join that elite group of teams at the end of the playoffs.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The project has yielded some certainties and if repeated will allow the analysis of changes that eventually will help authorities make better decisions when eruptions occur.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The combination keeps me grounded, energized and able to show up at my best.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The effort paid off in energized owners and rising sales.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Simulating factories before changes By combining Digital Twin Composer with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and computer vision, PepsiCo recreated every machine, conveyor, pallet route and operator path with physics-level accuracy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The pair flawlessly recreated the bright orange looks worn by Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet at the premiere of Marty Supreme.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Archaeology News continued that the latest team consisted of experts in anthropology, archaeogenetics, radiocarbon dating, stable isotope analysis, dentistry, and historical study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly endorsed the deal and called the immediate vote to begin the process of approving it as the shutdown continued to disrupt flights nationwide, threaten food assistance for millions of Americans and leave federal workers without pay.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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