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renewal

American  
[ri-noo-uhl, -nyoo-] / rɪˈnu əl, -ˈnyu- /

noun

  1. the act of renewing.

  2. the state of being renewed.

  3. an instance of this.

renewal British  
/ rɪˈnjuːəl /

noun

  1. the act of renewing or state of being renewed

  2. something that is renewed

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Etymology

Origin of renewal

First recorded in 1675–85; renew + -al 2

Example Sentences

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This led to an 8% decline in premium volumes renewed on April 1 relative to the business that was up for renewal, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Lorne Michaels, “SNL’s” longtime executive producer, said the renewal proved that the show “keeps getting better every week.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Every time one came up for renewal, they were terminated.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Reyes and his assistant have their own story of renewal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It had been a steady hum underlying everything; a feeling of constant renewal.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

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