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
Peter White, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
As Industry’s storytelling becomes more ambitious—it was just renewed for a fifth (and final) season—the show’s architecture and interiors have become even more seductive.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The reality competition show, which airs on Peacock, has already been renewed for a fifth season.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The company’s concession to operate the two ports was just renewed in 2021 for 25 years.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Just like those of us watching at home, he was also relieved when the flagship series was renewed for one final season.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Since the Second Vatican Council, a council which modernized and renewed the Catholic Church, the norm of receiving communion is to extend the hand or open one’s mouth to receive the bread.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Garments treated with the finish can be renewed using Nikwax aftercare products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2015, the GSA renewed the Department of War lease on the complex, officially called the Polk and Taylor buildings, through 2025, according to a report from BisNow.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 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
Asylum Entertainment is behind series such as HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild, which was renewed for a third season.
—Peter White, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
As Industry’s storytelling becomes more ambitious—it was just renewed for a fifth (and final) season—the show’s architecture and interiors have become even more seductive.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The reality competition show, which airs on Peacock, has already been renewed for a fifth season.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The company’s concession to operate the two ports was just renewed in 2021 for 25 years.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Just like those of us watching at home, he was also relieved when the flagship series was renewed for one final season.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Since the Second Vatican Council, a council which modernized and renewed the Catholic Church, the norm of receiving communion is to extend the hand or open one’s mouth to receive the bread.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Garments treated with the finish can be renewed using Nikwax aftercare products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
In 2015, the GSA renewed the Department of War lease on the complex, officially called the Polk and Taylor buildings, through 2025, according to a report from BisNow.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 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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Power may not be restored to some areas of the city until spring, according to the Kyiv Independent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bill does not request state funding or create any state backfill requirement and would take effect immediately, sunsetting after five years or when federal funding is restored.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two sides adjourned after around three hours of talks and resumed the discussions later.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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They were removed and play resumed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Swoosh separates the Air Foamposite One Pro from its regular build and gets revived in the Carolina blue colorway that only released in 2003.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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That convention stood until Woodrow Wilson revived the in-person address in 1913.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Criticising his employers is part of a tedious pattern that has repeated elsewhere.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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And that eatery’s story is repeated throughout the Twin Cities.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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People feel energized because there is clarity on where we’re headed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This savory meal keeps her full and energized.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the heart of the revival are the costumes — nearly all of which needed to be recreated from scratch after sitting in storage for four decades.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The elimination of Single Room Occupancies, gentrification, and real estate policies recreated the mass homelessness last seen during the Great Depressions of the 1930s.—
Norman Siegel,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After Mahdawi was released, the government continued efforts to deport him, using the same foreign policy rationale as in Khalil’s case, the AP reported.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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All this while attacks on Iran continued, with thousands of strikes reported, leaving upwards of 500 people dead.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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