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renew

[ri-noo, -nyoo] / rɪˈnu, -ˈnyu /
VERB
start over; refurbish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue extend prolong reaffirm reestablish reopen repeat restate restore resume revive
STRONG
brace exhilarate freshen gentrify mend modernize overhaul reawaken recommence recondition recreate refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate remodel renovate repair replace replenish restock resuscitate retread revitalize spruce stimulate transform
WEAK
begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up go over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy finish halt shorten stop
STRONG
break damage depress discourage hurt kill leave alone ruin

Example Sentences

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The current version of FISA, however, is set to sunset on April 20, unless Congress acts to renew it.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

While a prolonged stretch of pricey gas could renew interest in EVs, it also could further slow overall sales of all vehicles if cash-crunched consumers respond by putting off new purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But Takaichi may not have much leverage to refuse again, should Trump renew the demand Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

He also announced a £10m recovery fund to support the council, businesses and agencies to help "rebuild and renew that vital part of the city."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Aureliano Segundo went through a crisis of affliction on the first Sunday that he put on dry clothes and went out to renew his acquaintance with the town.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez