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as in restoring
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 resuming
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 reviving
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 repeating
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 renewing
That means strengthening job training and apprenticeship programs, making serious investments in manufacturing, and renewing Trade Adjustment Assistance – a vital program to help American workers get back on their feet that Republicans allowed to expire.
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Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Authorities are renewing their search for the body of Kristen Smart, 30 years after the California woman vanished.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Starting July 1, Idaho drivers will no longer be required to replace their sticker tags when renewing vehicle registrations.
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Being a Jets fan is like renewing a gym membership every January for half a century.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Instead of renewing the contract with SymSoft Solutions, officials decided to use a similar tool provided by Amazon Web Services, which was part of a larger contract CDTFA already had, a department spokesperson said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Western Texas Intermediate crude futures are selling for $103 a barrel Friday, renewing concern about an inflation shock, which could push interest rates higher.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Most importantly, renewing the Urban Limit Line would send a signal to county and city leaders throughout Contra Costa that voters want smart growth, not environmentally insensitive sprawl.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
By renewing the memorandum, the ports also agree to continue working to deploy low- and zero-emission fuels and digital solutions for shipping on the trans-Pacific corridor.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Authorities are renewing their search for the body of Kristen Smart, 30 years after the California woman vanished.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Starting July 1, Idaho drivers will no longer be required to replace their sticker tags when renewing vehicle registrations.
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
Being a Jets fan is like renewing a gym membership every January for half a century.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Instead of renewing the contract with SymSoft Solutions, officials decided to use a similar tool provided by Amazon Web Services, which was part of a larger contract CDTFA already had, a department spokesperson said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Western Texas Intermediate crude futures are selling for $103 a barrel Friday, renewing concern about an inflation shock, which could push interest rates higher.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Most importantly, renewing the Urban Limit Line would send a signal to county and city leaders throughout Contra Costa that voters want smart growth, not environmentally insensitive sprawl.
—East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
By renewing the memorandum, the ports also agree to continue working to deploy low- and zero-emission fuels and digital solutions for shipping on the trans-Pacific corridor.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewing
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But Zilis testified her views on OpenAI changed after Musk’s criticism of the investment, along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s involvement in restoring Altman as CEO after he was briefly ousted in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The newsletter will be delivered every three weeks during the summer before resuming a weekly delivery schedule during football preseason camp.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi pressed his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and refrain from resuming hostilities during a meeting in Beijing.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Regional seismometers registered localized repeating earthquakes beginning as early as August 5.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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The upper arches are smaller and arranged in groups of three, such that one small upper arch corresponds to a pier, followed by two arches corresponding to a large lower arch in a repeating pattern.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Local health authorities are continuing to monitor them.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Ukraine retaliated after Russia spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire offer earlier in the week, with President Zelensky accusing Moscow of ignoring goodwill gestures and continuing all military operations against civilians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Chopa is resurrecting Caffe Vialetto with a new name — Casa Vialetto — and a similar menu, in a new location at 267 Alhambra Circle in the Gables.—
Connie Ogle
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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And in parallel, the Russian government has been resurrecting the ghosts of the Soviet past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Renewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewing. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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