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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
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.
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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
The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 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
The owner announced earlier this year that the bar will not be renewing its lease at the building at the northwest corner of Irving Park and Sheridan roads.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Washington isn’t renewing a sanctions waiver allowing countries to purchase Iranian oil that’s already at sea.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a closer look at the debate over renewing a key post-9/11 surveillance law, as lawmakers weigh security needs against concerns about privacy rights.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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
The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 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
The owner announced earlier this year that the bar will not be renewing its lease at the building at the northwest corner of Irving Park and Sheridan roads.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Washington isn’t renewing a sanctions waiver allowing countries to purchase Iranian oil that’s already at sea.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a closer look at the debate over renewing a key post-9/11 surveillance law, as lawmakers weigh security needs against concerns about privacy rights.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewing
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Anne Hathaway reviving an actual movie costume from 2006?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Interior designer Amanda Reynal also stresses the importance of using building materials thoughtfully, which often means using fewer and repeating them.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The production spent three months shooting at altitudes of between 3,000 to 3,500 meters (9,800 to 11,400 ft) close to sites of the real-life events in Italy’s Aosta Valley, with the production also recreating the pillar in three parts in a studio.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers committed 24 turnovers in Game 4 in Houston, the Rockets continuing to push the Lakers out of their offensive rhythm.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pitch clock was continuing its relentless pursuit of zero, but Wacha didn’t call a timeout.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 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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Today’s conservatives are resurrecting the positions that Reynolds and his allies in the 1980s could not muscle past the internal GOP opposition in Congress and the Cabinet.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
26 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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Fusion – replicating the power of the sun – has made major advances over the past few years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Renewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewing. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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