renews

verb

present tense third-person singular of renew
1
as in restores
to bring back to a former condition or vigor the trip to New York renewed our enthusiasm for travel

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2
as in resumes
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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3
as in revives
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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4
as in repeats
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 renews After the initial year, the subscription automatically renews at the then-current rate. — Camila Quimper, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Our study renews the links between particle physics and high-energy astrophysics. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Though the adaptation softens Sophoclean ambiguity in favor of moral clarity, commanding performances and lush costumes, projections and Indigenous music create a gripping spectacle that renews the Getty’s classical theater tradition. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The Cy-Hawk rivalry renews this weekend in Iowa City, with the Hawkeyes seeking their first home victory since 2018. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 If a determination is not made, federal law automatically renews TPS for six months, but advocates and TPS holders are worried. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026 Hiring is how an organization renews itself, keeps fresh blood moving through the system and replaces what inevitably leaves. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The queen of creating luxury experiences, Lisa Vanderpump, is heading to Salzburg, Austria, as Hulu renews Vanderpump Villa for a fourth season. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Being back home in her garden and getting to go to the theater renews her, too. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renews
  1. restores
  2. resumes
  3. revives
  4. repeats
  5. refreshes
  6. continues
  7. resurrects
  8. replicates
Verb
  • The battery lasts for up to 37 hours on a single charge, and 15-minute fast charge restores about eight hours of power.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By evening, the Moon enters your 9th House and restores your sense of possibility.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • The tour resumes October 19 in Horsens, Denmark, and then goes all across Europe before wrapping up with four nights at London’s Royal Festival Hall, which Dylan hasn’t played since 1964.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Tailoring resumes, customizing cover letters, retyping the same work history into an endless stream of application portals, and then, more often than not, hearing nothing back.
    — Owen Humphries, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of resumes
Verb
  • When a quarrel over an inheritance revives old hostilities, their relationship comes under pressure from greed and treachery in a conflict not of their making.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal revives a June understanding that collapsed after Iran resumed attacks on shipping, raising questions about whether Tehran is seeking diplomacy or time to sell more oil.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
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  • The darker shade of suede is also used for the mustache, and the color repeats for the brand marks.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat celebrates Hughes with a work on paper that repeats the writer's name to spread awareness of his work.
    — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of repeats
Verb
  • This exclusive space includes a private lounge, dedicated concierge, open bar, and a buffet that refreshes five times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • The victim continues to experience symptoms from the poisoning, including not being able to focus, tiring easily and a loss of sensation in his left hand, Gomelsky said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Martínez continues to lead the company alongside Luis Miguel Calvo, head of content at Gersh International.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of continues
Verb
  • After Season 1 broke fans’ hearts with the death of X-Men member Gambit, Season 2 resurrects the card-throwing hero as one of Apocalypse’s Horsemen.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Wolf defeats Genichiro, who resurrects through the power of the Rejuvenating Waters and escapes.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of resurrects
Verb
  • The commemorative uniform replicates the team’s iconic 1971–74 road design.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Craven similarly replicates the formula of inoffensive statement versus misogynistic backlash.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Renews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renews. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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