1
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, which comes a month after the Season 3 finale of the thriller drama, was fully expected following the strong ratings performance of the most recent installment.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2025
When Sony was initially not willing to take on a renewal at a flat license fee, CBS went up on the fee but cut the length of the season to 13 episodes, which led to Sony passing.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 May 2025
There had been widespread hope that Trump’s regional visit could usher in a ceasefire deal or renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The renewal is for Season 3. Krapopolis, which is currently in Season 2, was previously picked up for Seasons 3 and 4.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 May 2025
When Sony was initially not willing to take on a renewal at a flat license fee, CBS went up on the fee but cut the length of the season to 13 episodes, which led to Sony passing.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 May 2025
There had been widespread hope that Trump’s regional visit could usher in a ceasefire deal or renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The renewal is for Season 3. Krapopolis, which is currently in Season 2, was previously picked up for Seasons 3 and 4.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
Noun
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The dog learns through repetition and rewards to associate smell with a person and follow the scent, building up in distance and the scent’s duration.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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And after 46 days competing, the contest – the largest online chess game ever held, according to Chess.com – ended in a draw after 32 moves when the public forced a threefold repetition in a queen endgame to earn a half-point for either side.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Landau was right: The films and the TV show (both its ’60s incarnation and its 1988 revival, which isn’t streaming) are different beasts.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The show starred Bob Saget, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber, Jodie Sweetin and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Bure, Sweetin and Barber, and other cast members of the original series, reprised their roles for the 2016 revival, Fuller House.—
Diana Pearl,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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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
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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
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Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence as a dependable, carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Against these warnings and other bleak economic forecasts, the Trump administration maintains that the tariffs are necessary to address trade imbalances and foster a resurgence in domestic manufacturing.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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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.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Look at previous performances, expert analysis and race replays.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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 3 Jun. 2025.
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