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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges

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as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates

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Recent Examples of renewal Netflix officially announced the renewal on their social media channels on Tuesday. Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 June 2025 The Choice Plus package ($3.95 per month with a one-year contract, rising to $15.99 per month upon renewal) gives you 50GB of SSD storage, an antispam tool for a single domain, up to 50 websites, and email marketing tools. PC Magazine, 24 June 2025 While some view him as a symbol of national renewal, others recall the repression under his father's rule or criticize his outreach to Israel. Amanda Castro hannah Parry shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 Consider a SaaS renewal meeting: Previously, a rep would gather basic account information and demographics before attempting to position their offerings—a time-consuming and imprecise process. Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for renewal
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Noun
  • From shooting mechanics and footwork to decision-making and off-ball movement, their game is shaped by repetition and efficiency rather than flair.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • These are foods that ground us in heritage, identity and repetition.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • The actor, who played Ray Romano’s brother in the series, confirmed that there won’t be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 14 June 2025
  • The revival requires Burnett to tour the cultural capitals, and to talk about the film and therefore his life in situ, as if life did not present its trials after.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • The payoff is fewer late deliveries, more predictable costs, and, most importantly, happier repeat customers.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • The summer of 2024 solidified Love Island USA as a top reality-TV choice for households across the country, and 2025 is proving to be a repeat success.
    Clarissa Brooks, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The latest ranking comes amid a broader resurgence in global air travel.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
  • Low-rise Linen Pants Low-rise pants have inexplicably made a resurgence in the last several months, and the trend is carrying into the summer in the form of linen trousers.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Some conferences have adapted, showing the replay feed the official is watching on the stadium videoboard, but some in the officiating community want more.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • This would certainly be an exciting cause for hope and signify the rebirth of a willingness to listen to our spiritual leaders again.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • The result is a decadent, fearless, money-is-no-object historical rebirth painted with a maximalist brush.
    Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025

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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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