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
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
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
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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Biden administration renewed the offer in 2023, sending a high-level delegation to Oman to meet with Syrian officials about Tice.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
On the other side on the Atlantic, the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as officials assess the economic toll of a rally in the euro and renewed trade unpredictability.
—Rita Nazareth, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Speculation was renewed when William wasn’t present for King Charles’ Windsor Castle film premiere.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 2026
Yes, Heated Rivalry was renewed for a second season in December 2025.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Portugal international Vitinha renewed his contract last year until 2029 and is a key player for the French club, with whom Madrid do not have good relations.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Yes, Fallout has been renewed for a season 3.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The concession was renewed in 2021 for 25 years, during the prior Panamanian administration.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
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
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
In light of the limited series’ ratings success, Untamed, was renewed for a second season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Biden administration renewed the offer in 2023, sending a high-level delegation to Oman to meet with Syrian officials about Tice.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
On the other side on the Atlantic, the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as officials assess the economic toll of a rally in the euro and renewed trade unpredictability.
—Rita Nazareth, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Speculation was renewed when William wasn’t present for King Charles’ Windsor Castle film premiere.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Feb. 2026
Yes, Heated Rivalry was renewed for a second season in December 2025.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Portugal international Vitinha renewed his contract last year until 2029 and is a key player for the French club, with whom Madrid do not have good relations.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Yes, Fallout has been renewed for a season 3.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The concession was renewed in 2021 for 25 years, during the prior Panamanian administration.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, more than four decades after the original carriages were meticulously restored to their former glory, another is set to join them on the rails.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ancient mosaics have been restored into laughable deformities of their previous selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Train traffic was halted overnight at the request of police and resumed Thursday morning, the railway said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Silver, a recent favorite of retail traders, also resumed dropping yesterday after a brief reprieve.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, North Wilkesboro Speedway — once literally in ruins — was revived in 2023 for NASCAR’s All-Star Race, and this summer will host its first official Cup Series points race since 1996.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set in 1881 during the American Western Frontier gold rush, the story follows Lucifer’s children, Lilith and Aamon, the original vampires who fly to the Americas to suck the living hope out of the common folk’s blood that’s been revived by the promise of the American Dream, the synopsis reads.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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State officials are currently attempting to repeal all vaccine mandates for children to attend public school in the state and have recently repeated unfounded claims about vaccines, such as pediatricians make money by providing vaccines.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Feb. 2026
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Often, testing is repeated during the third trimester and then when you are admitted to the hospital before giving birth.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2026
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Make a coaching change, get rid of one of the best if not always the most stable in the game in Pete DeBoer, and keep charging with an energized Glen Gultuzan.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Not the musical theater version of the Green Day album, but the original album recreated in its entirety sung by multiple vocalists and a live band.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ex-duchess, who divorced Andrew in 1996, continued living with him at the property.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tense conversation continued for several minutes before a peculiar discrepancy popped up.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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