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verb

past tense of renew
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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
Adjective
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed renewed interest in what is known as the India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor. ABC News, 17 June 2026 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 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
Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude climbed about 4% to roughly $74 a barrel after the weekend's escalation renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Summer House was renewed for an 11th season in May, and talks with the cast have been ongoing ever since. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 Our collective bond, which once felt imperishable, began to decompose without the movable feasts that had sustained and renewed it. Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 Police said Friday there is no indication that the killing was politically motivated, but her death has renewed unease about the safety of Britain’s politicians after two others were killed in the last decade. Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 July 2026 However, once that series was renewed, Wayans had to return after filming the pilot, paving the way for the creation of Winston. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Let’s hope that, should Star City get renewed, its second season has more of them. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026 The Vatican’s declaration has renewed attention on one of the Charlotte region’s most complex corners of Catholic life. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 The American experiment, though imperfect, requires each generation's stewardship through hard work, community building, and creating opportunities, ensuring the dream is renewed, not just consumed. Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
Adjective
  • Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Modern networks are more resilient in disasters, an AT&T spokesman said, because they can be restored faster and are less vulnerable to damage and copper theft.
    Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • In July 2025, the National Museum of American History removed references to Trump from an exhibit on presidential impeachment but later restored them, though with some slight changes to the text.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • But even as the United States and Iran resumed their blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, the economy faces a new problem.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • England resumed at 130-6 on Monday, the fourth and final day, with a distant target of 457, more than double any successful fourth-innings chase in women's test history.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The film was originally set to be directed by Melanie Laurent, but was put on hold during the pandemic and later revived with Morris directing.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Gounder now wonders if Wahl would have revived his attempt, from 15 years ago, to run for FIFA president.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The president also repeated threats to target civilian infrastructure and Kharg Island, a heavily fortified part of Iran that accounts for 90% of the country’s oil exports.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The scammers repeated the same story with another fake credit, this time for $100,000.
    Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Adjective
  • My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The key lies in a type of atomic reaction called spallation that involves energized protons in radioactive conditions.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Collins opted for a warm-weather look, wearing hers with linen shorts, a sports bra, and an oversized button-down shirt that can easily be recreated.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Raphael has recreated the piece based, in part, on his recollections of seeing it over 40 years ago.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the summer, fans have continued to pack Sundance Square to watch the matches, including Josh Mitchell, a fan from Bedford who went to Sundance Square multiple times during the World Cup.
    Cal Phillips Updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • At that time, an 18-member Standardized Testing Task Force convened by the Academic Senate had recommended that the use of SAT and ACT tests be continued.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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