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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 The renewal was first announced by series creators and showrunners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky on May 27. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 30 May 2025 Disney is unleashing a bunch of discount offers and sweepstakes aimed at spurring more Disney+ and Hulu subscription sign-ups and renewals. Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 May 2025 But that is not to say there is total certainty as Moores seeks its grant renewal. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 His moral clarity and resolve helped dismantle communism’s grip across Eastern Europe, creating space for evangelism and spiritual renewal. Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for renewal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
  • Lifting heavier weights or successfully completing more repetitions are other signs of muscle gain.
    Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
  • Disjointed communication between interviewers often leads to repetition and confusion.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Series co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and revival showrunner Saladin Patterson shared a post on Instagram alongside images of Joss and his King of the Hill character, John Redcorn.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
  • Just two days before the fatal shooting, Joss disrupted a panel about the upcoming King of the Hill revival at the ATX TV Festival.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Expect your plant to be a repeat performer but new blooms are not likely for about a year.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
  • One restaurant was cited for repeat violations and rodents and roaches were found at others in the latest round of Plano health inspections, according to the inspection report.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Both those programs have experienced a resurgence with new leadership.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
  • Whiskey, which has experienced a resurgence over the past 15 years, has never regained its mass-market dominance.
    Time, Time, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Clark’s third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the referees.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
  • Users can stream live video from those facilities, with the option to watch replays and download clips.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Block clubs need a rebirth; neighbors need to start knowing their neighbors and being neighbors once again.
    Otis Moss III, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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