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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges

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as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates

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Recent Examples of renewal As a result, there is growing criticism by fans of the club’s recruitment over the past four years — and decisions made on player contract renewals — which has been particularly aimed at director of football Jon Rudkin. Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 The measures floated by Hochul, once passed, would be effective immediately and expire at the end of 2025, subject to renewal. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025 Financial terms of YouTube TV’s renewal with Paramount weren’t disclosed. Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025 Rapture By Susan Minot See Now Then, by Jamaica Kincaid Kincaid’s novel introduces readers to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet and their two children, Heracles (like the son of Zeus and his human mistress) and Persephone (like the queen of the dead, a symbol of the cycles of renewal that happen below the earth). Haley Mlotek, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • Nutkins said that a few repetitions in a session can help.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Setting expectations can boost engagement and retention. Point 2: Highlight the value of repetition.
    Michel Koopman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • The Signature itself produced a sturdy revival, in 2019, with a ferocious David Warshofsky as Weston, an alcoholic father who terrorizes his family, especially his grown son, Wesley, who learns to mimic him.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Gone, too, is the Latin Mass revival, which, to the dismay of many Catholics around the world, Francis quashed via a motu proprio in 2021.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • An even more dramatic possibility also looms: in a repeat of history, Kagame might be planning regime change in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, some 930 miles to the west.
    Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
  • After carrying out his post-match duties, Jos Buttler will no longer have to be on repeat to explain the latest defeat.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The mid-1950s saw a brief resurgence of interest in theater organs.
    Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, robust musky undertones—there are so many fragrance types to explore, and 2025 is seeing the resurgence of a nostalgic array of perfume notes: sweet and gourmand.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • What are your thoughts on the quarterback slide being addressed with replay assist?
    Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The game continues and the offending player can return once the replay official makes a ruling.
    CJ Moore, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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  • With its rebirth, the show’s premiere also says goodbye to one of its main characters in typical violent fashion.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Dickey addressed various topics, from whether new statues might appear around Albertsons Stadium to potential Pac-12 members, from the rebirth of baseball to concession stand options.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2025

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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