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
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
Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 Jan. 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
Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In March 2026, 9-1-1 was renewed for season 10, per Deadline, but it has not been confirmed which cast members will be returning.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
And one of the contracts was not renewed because department leaders determined the time-savings gained from the AI tool was not worth the cost.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The show has not yet been renewed for a second season.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 May 2026
In linear ratings, the freshman lags behind its hot-shot Tuesday lead-ins, Will Trent and High Potential, which both have been renewed.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees, or CORE, work on two- to four-year assignments, though they traditionally have been routinely renewed, a system that allows the agency to build up and taper down its capacity as needed.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The county commission first passed the dual filing ordinance in 1997, which is renewed every few years.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Critics say that the new deal, which builds on the Sandhurst Treaty, first signed in 2018 and renewed in 2023, isn't addressing the underlying issue.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 Jan. 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
Flash flooding on West Seventh Street in Fort Worth over the weekend has renewed concerns about long‑standing drainage issues in one of the city's busiest entertainment districts.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In March 2026, 9-1-1 was renewed for season 10, per Deadline, but it has not been confirmed which cast members will be returning.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
And one of the contracts was not renewed because department leaders determined the time-savings gained from the AI tool was not worth the cost.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The show has not yet been renewed for a second season.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 May 2026
In linear ratings, the freshman lags behind its hot-shot Tuesday lead-ins, Will Trent and High Potential, which both have been renewed.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees, or CORE, work on two- to four-year assignments, though they traditionally have been routinely renewed, a system that allows the agency to build up and taper down its capacity as needed.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The county commission first passed the dual filing ordinance in 1997, which is renewed every few years.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Critics say that the new deal, which builds on the Sandhurst Treaty, first signed in 2018 and renewed in 2023, isn't addressing the underlying issue.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
Adjective
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Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Duneland Superintendent Chip Pettit said power was restored at Liberty Elementary, Liberty Intermediate/Middle, Jackson and Brummitt elementaries Tuesday but the district’s bus barn remained without power.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The lost time spent with his family can never be restored.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Haase struck out — Philadelphia’s Jonathan Bowlan started the at-bat before the delay but Trevor Richards completed the strikeout when play resumed — then Gilbert put runners on second and third with a double.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Since then, production for the new season has resumed, though Paul elected not to return to filming at this time.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Eames Demetrios, director of the Eames Office and chairman of the Eames Foundation, has revived his grandparents' dream.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legislation, which cleared the Florida Senate during the regular session but stalled in the House, is being revived amid intensifying political pressure and growing public unease about AI’s real-world consequences.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mann repeated her prior testimony about Weinstein using the bathroom before the attack and her later finding a syringe in the bathroom’s trash can afterward.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pattern is repeated across the country and across industries.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Reducing the amount of energy spent on digestion may also help explain why fasting can make some people feel more energized.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And at 5,374 pieces and over a meter in length, this is an amazing craft to see recreated in Lego form.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Kilmer’s image and likeness were recreated using generative AI for the film with the cooperation of his estate and daughter.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the long aftermath of the civil-rights movement, many authors and advocates imagined that King’s struggle could be continued by expanding its reach.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The denim factory in Vietnam continued to advance its smart manufacturing transformation, which includes a smart warehouse management system, smart AGV system, a smart cutting system and intelligent production lines.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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