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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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Thousands of immigrants in California won’t be able to renew or receive nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses amid new federal guidelines that went into effect Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

I renew my search, looking inside every bush, kicking aside the leaves underneath.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.