renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
Examples of renewable in a Sentence
a renewable life insurance policy
Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.
Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
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Three of these four regulations were finalized as part of former President Joe Biden’s broader effort to encourage the oil and gas industry to transition to renewable energy.
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Reliable 24/7 renewable energy that is more efficient and cost-effective than relying solely on solar or traditional grid power.
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
However, the surge in electricity demand coincides with a global boom in growth of renewable energy and other low-carbon power sources, the IEA said.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Reliable 24/7 renewable energy that is more efficient and cost-effective than relying solely on solar or traditional grid power.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The company emphasized its commitment to sustainability, with goals to achieve 100% renewable energy coverage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Renewable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renewable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being renewed
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures
renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands
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