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
Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Israel’s assault on the world’s largest natural gas deposit has renewed tensions between the two allies’ end goals in Iran.
—John Hudson, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
These types of judgments can often be renewed, giving creditors an extended runway to pursue garnishment even on very old debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The plan, released on Tuesday, comes after a summer in which violent crime in Deep Ellum renewed alarm and sharpened questions about whether officials and business owners were doing enough to control the district’s late-night scene.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Although its offerings are a mixed bag, and many shows don't get renewed, Hulu's track record is trending upward.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
All episodes of the series, which already has been renewed for a second season, will drop at once in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Parmigiano Renews Miami Open Partnership Parmigiano Reggiano has renewed its partnership with the Miami Open.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The union representing New York City’s subway workers has renewed its push to enshrine the role of subway conductor into law.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 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
The threat renewed concerns that Tehran may revert to using militant attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Israel’s assault on the world’s largest natural gas deposit has renewed tensions between the two allies’ end goals in Iran.
—John Hudson, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
These types of judgments can often be renewed, giving creditors an extended runway to pursue garnishment even on very old debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The plan, released on Tuesday, comes after a summer in which violent crime in Deep Ellum renewed alarm and sharpened questions about whether officials and business owners were doing enough to control the district’s late-night scene.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Although its offerings are a mixed bag, and many shows don't get renewed, Hulu's track record is trending upward.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
All episodes of the series, which already has been renewed for a second season, will drop at once in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Parmigiano Renews Miami Open Partnership Parmigiano Reggiano has renewed its partnership with the Miami Open.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The union representing New York City’s subway workers has renewed its push to enshrine the role of subway conductor into law.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 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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And indeed, Beuerlein, who thought his days as a quarterback were over until Holtz arrived and restored his faith and self-confidence, had already worked through his own emotions in the nearly two weeks since Holtz’s death.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Although immaculately updated, traces of the past remain in the property’s 26 miles of crown moulding restored by a team from Paris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Filming for the first season began in 2023, though paused and resumed after Paul's arrest.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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The closure lasted less than 24 hours, and the cafeteria has since resumed normal operations following the approval from the DBPR.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice, according to the settlement, meaning the legal matter cannot be revived.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Colombia’s interest in Venezuela’s natural gas was revived in 2022, when Petro was elected into office and restored diplomatic relations with Venezuela.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like actual bedtime stories at a sleepover, or campfire ghost stories repeated with a flashlight under your chin, Bedtime Stories creates images that can lodge in your brain for a decade and hold up to revisits.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Trump repeated the claim later during another White House event.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The president's insistence on the bill, and an energized push from the GOP base, has put pressure on Thune.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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And right now, the danger for Republicans is that the Democratic base is more energized and more unified.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Exterior scenes for Love Story were filmed at the actual building, while interiors were recreated on soundstages using archival photographs and real estate listings to approximate the loft’s minimalist design.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Back in 2024, Gerber recreated her mom's iconic white slip dress moment from the 1993 Oscars.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Blizzard conditions continued in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes on Monday after the storm walloped parts of Wisconsin and Michigan with several feet of snow.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah has not lived up to its end of the deal, and Israel has continued bombing Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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