as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
I was a renewed reader after that short nap
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as in restored
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 resumed
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 revived
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 repeated
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 renewed
Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Federal courts have previously ruled that the juror’s error did not justify a new trial, but Maxwell argued new statements contradict earlier findings and warrant renewed scrutiny.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Beehiiv’s expansion comes amid renewed focus on owning the relationship between a journalist or publication and the consumers who follow or subscribe to them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
The proposal comes amid renewed focus on affordability, after Democrats swept last week’s elections, largely by focusing on everyday concerns like cost of living.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein sparked renewed interest in recent weeks.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Childhood memories will also be renewed for Lindell, who will be reunited with Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo, his former classmate in school from ages 10-15.
—Lia Assimakopoulos
dallas Stars, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Tensions have surfaced in recent years over a restaurant grading system that took effect and changes made to how restaurant agreements are renewed.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In France, L’Artisan Parfumeur’s flagship, on Rue Saint-Honoré since 2020, is being renewed and slated to reopen in November.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers also renewed the HOPE/HELP duty-free trade preference program, though only for one year.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The series has been renewed for a second season.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
In light of the limited series’ ratings success, Untamed, was renewed for a second season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Biden administration renewed the offer in 2023, sending a high-level delegation to Oman to meet with Syrian officials about Tice.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2025
Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Federal courts have previously ruled that the juror’s error did not justify a new trial, but Maxwell argued new statements contradict earlier findings and warrant renewed scrutiny.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Beehiiv’s expansion comes amid renewed focus on owning the relationship between a journalist or publication and the consumers who follow or subscribe to them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
The proposal comes amid renewed focus on affordability, after Democrats swept last week’s elections, largely by focusing on everyday concerns like cost of living.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein sparked renewed interest in recent weeks.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
It was renewed nearly decade later and has since been renewed again for a third and final season that debuts in March.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Childhood memories will also be renewed for Lindell, who will be reunited with Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo, his former classmate in school from ages 10-15.
—Lia Assimakopoulos
dallas Stars, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Tensions have surfaced in recent years over a restaurant grading system that took effect and changes made to how restaurant agreements are renewed.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In France, L’Artisan Parfumeur’s flagship, on Rue Saint-Honoré since 2020, is being renewed and slated to reopen in November.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers also renewed the HOPE/HELP duty-free trade preference program, though only for one year.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The series has been renewed for a second season.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
In light of the limited series’ ratings success, Untamed, was renewed for a second season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Biden administration renewed the offer in 2023, sending a high-level delegation to Oman to meet with Syrian officials about Tice.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewed
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, more than four decades after the original carriages were meticulously restored to their former glory, another is set to join them on the rails.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ancient mosaics have been restored into laughable deformities of their previous selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Normal traffic has since resumed on the roadways, TRIMARC's map shows.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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Normal flights resumed in the morning after seven arrivals and seven departures were canceled.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, North Wilkesboro Speedway — once literally in ruins — was revived in 2023 for NASCAR’s All-Star Race, and this summer will host its first official Cup Series points race since 1996.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set in 1881 during the American Western Frontier gold rush, the story follows Lucifer’s children, Lilith and Aamon, the original vampires who fly to the Americas to suck the living hope out of the common folk’s blood that’s been revived by the promise of the American Dream, the synopsis reads.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here are 10 spectacular viewing locations for this rare celestial event, which won't be repeated anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chapman expressed concern that such errors could be repeated in the future, and that similar lawsuits could be costly to a city already in a fiscal crisis.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Learning about these highly energized neutrinos could lead to discoveries about where in the universe they might have been created, such as black holes and neutron star collisions — the latter of which are the most powerful classes of explosions in the cosmos.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their message cut through the energized crowd that cheered louder and louder with each jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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How are the parodies recreated?—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Other credits include Virtually Parkinson, a podcast that recreated British interviewer Michael Parkinson’s interview style also using AI.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ex-duchess, who divorced Andrew in 1996, continued living with him at the property.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tense conversation continued for several minutes before a peculiar discrepancy popped up.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Renewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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