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
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The comedy series was renewed for a third season in July 2025.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the season two debut, HBO Max announced that the show had been renewed for a third season.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Minnesota has found itself at the epicenter of the political world, reeling from tensions sparked by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shooting a woman — an incident that renewed fierce debate over immigration, law enforcement and federal overreach.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2026
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
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
Netflix has not yet renewed the show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 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
Netflix announced the fantasy series will be renewed for a third season after the premiere of its sophomore season.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The comedy series was renewed for a third season in July 2025.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the season two debut, HBO Max announced that the show had been renewed for a third season.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Minnesota has found itself at the epicenter of the political world, reeling from tensions sparked by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shooting a woman — an incident that renewed fierce debate over immigration, law enforcement and federal overreach.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2026
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
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
Netflix has not yet renewed the show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 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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The National Park Service relocated the historic bridge upstream with new foundations designed to withstand flash floods and landslides, which restored visitor access to one of Zion's most iconic trail systems.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the final two minutes, with the Bruins trailing, Dent knocked down a 3-point shot and dished to Tyler Bilodeau for another 3-pointer that restored the Bruins’ lead with eight seconds left.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Classes and campus activities resumed as of Sunday, and security measures have been stepped up.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since then, both sides have restored some consular services and resumed diplomatic contacts.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The surge has revived memories of past market excesses, particularly the boom-and-bust cycle of 2015, market veterans told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2026
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Downtown project revived, with new plans coming Don’t forget about Downtown Meridian.—
Rose Evans
January 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trump repeated his claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted a deal on Ukraine – despite little public evidence to support it – and that Zelensky did too.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to Stevenson, each of these programs is repeated three times, presented in Lake Forest, and then at two other venues, one in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood and the other in Dixon, Illinois.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 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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But the celebration doesn’t end there as the spirit of the Big Easy will be recreated on the streets of Universal Studios Florida for the Mardi Gras parade.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Laine stepped back from the company in 2019, but continued to appear on Good Bones alongside her daughter and their team.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The surrounding businesses were evacuated by El Monte police as the investigation continued.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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