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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
Shaath said in the video that the deportation move followed earlier difficulties renewing his French residency papers, despite his family ties in France.
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Thomas Adamson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
There’s that idea of renewing yourself in a space untouched by the past.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Bone is constantly renewing itself, spurred on by specialized cells that break down old bone while other cells build new mineral in its place.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Amazon’s Prime Video is renewing its candid-camera favorite Jury Duty for a third season, the tech company revealed at its upfront presentation on Monday.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Amazon is searching for more unsuspecting do-gooders after renewing comedy Jury Duty for a third season.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Peace talks between the US and Iran appear to have stalled again, renewing concerns about when oil would be able to pass through a key Middle Eastern waterway.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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.
—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
Thomas Adamson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
There’s that idea of renewing yourself in a space untouched by the past.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Bone is constantly renewing itself, spurred on by specialized cells that break down old bone while other cells build new mineral in its place.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Amazon’s Prime Video is renewing its candid-camera favorite Jury Duty for a third season, the tech company revealed at its upfront presentation on Monday.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Amazon is searching for more unsuspecting do-gooders after renewing comedy Jury Duty for a third season.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Peace talks between the US and Iran appear to have stalled again, renewing concerns about when oil would be able to pass through a key Middle Eastern waterway.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewing
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To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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No silver bullet exists for protecting or restoring bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome, but promising efforts are underway.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Odenkirk returned to set just over a month afterward, resuming filming in September 2021.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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The two discussed bilateral relations and the prospects for resuming US-Iran peace negotiations, for which Pakistan has been the main mediator, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.—
Skylar Woodhouse,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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By pairing hers with loose, straight-leg denim, Miley Cyrus proved that Hannah Montana isn’t the only thing worth reviving in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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This collaboration continues that legacy, reviving the core black style while introducing a new expression in brown.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The great question of the 21st century is whether humanity can build prosperity without repeating that damage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Omni’s Tiki Social is a nod towards recreating the tiki drinking culture of America in the mid-20th Century.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Allied has also called for an injunction to stop Wallace-Harrison from continuing its body removal duties.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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By continuing to increase the number of national broadcasts, the NFL has diluted the value of both RedZone and Sunday Ticket.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Founder of Stubbs & Wooton and known for resurrecting the velvet slipper as a fashion staple, Steinhart’s slippers have been worn by Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway and the former king of Spain.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 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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The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward humanoid robotics, where replicating human hand dexterity is considered essential for practical deployment.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Reaching that conclusion required somehow replicating the harsh realities of Venus right here on Earth.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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“Renewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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