renew
verb (used with object)
to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
has renewed
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present perfectof renew (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The tech giant in San Bruno, Calif., has renewed its partnership with festival promoter Goldenvoice, keeping exclusive livestream rights to the three-day desert festival through 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
YouTube said it has renewed its deal for the festival, which it will now livestream exclusively on the platform through 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
In its bid for a second term, RNI has renewed a pledge to create one million job opportunities by 2031.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The report has renewed calls for investigations into Hope Florida.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Promoted to the regular freshman class on trial, James has renewed his interest in education and bids fair to make his way through the high school.
From The New Education A Review of Progressive Educational Movements of the Day (1915) by Scott Nearing
