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as in restores
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 resumes
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 revives
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 repeats
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 renews
Continue reading … ‘ACTIVE AND ONGOING’ — Three months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction, sheriff's office renews plea as key questions remain unanswered.
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FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Boothby said the garden operates under a lease that renews every five years unless either party provides 30 days notice.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mexico City’s Museo Anahuacalli is set to receive more than 150,000 objects from Juan Rafael Coronel Rivera, the grandson of Diego Rivera, in a donation that significantly expands the museum’s holdings and renews attention on the artist’s original vision for the site.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
There's no activation required, and the credit automatically renews each year on your account anniversary date.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The Battle of Pennsylvania renews its rivalry in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off in a best-of-seven series.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Try a small performance at home or start a sketch, because joy renews your confidence.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Mid-month, for instance, brings a fresh start, as the moon renews itself in Taurus on May 16.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Boothby said the garden operates under a lease that renews every five years unless either party provides 30 days notice.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Mexico City’s Museo Anahuacalli is set to receive more than 150,000 objects from Juan Rafael Coronel Rivera, the grandson of Diego Rivera, in a donation that significantly expands the museum’s holdings and renews attention on the artist’s original vision for the site.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
There's no activation required, and the credit automatically renews each year on your account anniversary date.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The Battle of Pennsylvania renews its rivalry in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off in a best-of-seven series.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Try a small performance at home or start a sketch, because joy renews your confidence.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renews
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Cristian Axle Sánchez Ruiz restores a relic at in a church in Tancitaro, which bills itself as Avocado Capital of the World.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Together, the couple operates a studio focused on kintsugi, a centuries-old Japanese technique that restores broken ceramics using natural lacquer and metallic powders.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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In most cases, a complete systems check can reset the ride quickly, and the ride resumes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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An agreement between the US and Iran to end the war is far from certain, with significant gaps remaining in the two sides’ positions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Tehran’s nuclear program, and Israel is preparing for the possibility that the fighting resumes.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The project revives elements of Shurcliff’s plan that were lost over time.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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As previously reported, the other late-night shows will cede the spotlight to The Late Show on Colbert’s final night, with both Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel airing repeats on May 21.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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In my experience leading an intelligent document processing (IDP) platform, this pattern repeats across industries.—
Alberto Gimeno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Add Compost Annually An annual application of compost in spring or fall refreshes the health and nutrient load of garden beds and improves soil structure over time.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The fun continues in the carriages.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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Their ferocious poetry resurrects them, inviting other mad seekers to take up their story.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The unrestricted grant resurrects the spirt of the AIDS Treatment Project, which Giorno started when the epidemic left so many artists in need beginning in the early ’80s.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The virus replicates there without immediately killing cells and triggering an immune response.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Infected rodents don’t get symptoms, but the virus replicates in their cells.—
Daniel Pastula,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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“Renews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renews. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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