renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
Examples of renewable in a Sentence
a renewable life insurance policy
Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.
Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The materials are renewable, biodegradable and compostable.
—J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Solar is the most abundant renewable energy and can even be produced in cloudy weather, according to the United Nations.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
To manage the current loss of LNG supplies, Pakistan is deploying a variety of solutions, including expanding renewable generation, according to energy research firm, Wood MacKenzie.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
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renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being renewed
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures
renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands
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