renews

present tense third-person singular of renew
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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 After the initial year, the subscription automatically renews at the then-current rate. Camila Quimper, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Our study renews the links between particle physics and high-energy astrophysics. Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Though the adaptation softens Sophoclean ambiguity in favor of moral clarity, commanding performances and lush costumes, projections and Indigenous music create a gripping spectacle that renews the Getty’s classical theater tradition. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The Cy-Hawk rivalry renews this weekend in Iowa City, with the Hawkeyes seeking their first home victory since 2018. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 If a determination is not made, federal law automatically renews TPS for six months, but advocates and TPS holders are worried. Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026 Hiring is how an organization renews itself, keeps fresh blood moving through the system and replaces what inevitably leaves. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The queen of creating luxury experiences, Lisa Vanderpump, is heading to Salzburg, Austria, as Hulu renews Vanderpump Villa for a fourth season. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Being back home in her garden and getting to go to the theater renews her, too. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • The completion of Ronald Reagan’s overhaul restores a major aircraft carrier to the Navy’s available force after an extended period in the shipyard.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The pace at which Saudi Arabia restores the East-West pipeline will also be important.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • After next week, the House resumes its vacation — for another six weeks.
    Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The State Fire Prevention Commission reviewed candidates’ resumes and forwarded its top candidates to Jackson, who made the final selection.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • First Dakota Johnson revives the 2010s hipster uniform of ankle boots, a flannel, and slender jeans at the US Open.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The latest flare-up revives memories of the 1982 war that killed hundreds on both sides, but today a far stronger British garrison, modern jets and naval patrols make any new conflict far riskier.
    Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • The feather earrings draw from Our Lady of Doves (1988), while one dress repeats a drawing of two boxers that is another recurring motif of Drexler’s appearing in color, Going Down, and black and white, On the Nose (both 1991).
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As rehearsals move forward, Eisenberg repeats key scenes in the play and shoots them differently each time, his camera coming to represent Mona’s shifting perspective.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
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  • The more times an image refreshes per second, the smoother the on-screen movement will be.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Recognizing our innate spiritual nature as including only good qualities such as kindness and consideration refreshes us like a gentle rain that soaks dry soil, yielding results that help and heal.
    The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Allen continues to don the cape for the Bills, but offseason moves improved his receiving core, and new coach Joe Brady appears determined to attack with greater aggression.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Balfe’s couture style continues a recent streak from other TIFF 2026 attendees who’ve turned to couture collections for their red carpet stints.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Wolf defeats Genichiro, who resurrects through the power of the Rejuvenating Waters and escapes.
    Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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 bio-spandex replicates the elasticity and durability levels of conventional petrochemical products.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.
    Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Renews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renews. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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