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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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
As reported in The Hill, battery storage has fallen more than 90% in about a decade, based on data from the International Energy Agency, which says declines will drive the transition to renewable energy.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
His policy priorities include protecting women’s health care, supporting responsible gun ownership and safety laws, promoting environmental protections and renewable energy and getting money out of politics, according to his campaign website.
— Taylor Giorno
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Rare earth elements, a subsection of critical minerals that refer to 17 metals found throughout the earth's crust, have become increasingly important to several high-tech sectors crucial to security and development, like renewable energy, electronics, defense, communications, and healthcare.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Renewable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renewable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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