renew
verb (used with object)
to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
are renewing
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present progressiveof renew.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He found that college-educated mothers are renewing their job searches and gaining employment.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
With Copilot, investors should listen for specifics on commercial seat adoption and whether enterprises are renewing and expanding deployments.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
Delinquencies on home loans are up from historic lows, but Routledge said people overall are renewing mortgages and remain up-to-date on payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
The rules are different if you are renewing a passport for a child, your passport has been lost, stolen or damaged, or you need to change your name or personal details.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024
Confederate and Union officers are renewing old friendships.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
