renew
verb (used with object)
to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
have renewed
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present perfectof renew.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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All of Upstart’s private-credit partners have renewed their arrangements, he added, “generally signing longer-term deals, bigger deals, and we see that trend continuing because capital will flow to where credit is strong.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Rebounding oil prices have renewed inflation worries, leading investors to bet that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
To mark the anniversary of Odeh’s death, Youmans and his co-creator held a private screening of the film in Costa Mesa Friday night, and have renewed the process of submitting it to film festivals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
The presiding judge ruled that the two could only participate once they have renewed their licences.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
That point concerning a change of the Paraphrase of the Psalmes in Meeter, we have referred to the Commissioners here, whose power and Commission granted by the preceding Assembly, we have renewed and continued.
From The Acts Of The General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland by Church of Scotland. General Assembly
