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the act of renewing or state of being renewed
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something that is renewed
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Origin of renewal
Explanation
Renewal is the act or process of restoring or reviving something, giving it a fresh burst of life. It could be a forest regrowing after a fire, or a person finding new energy after a good rest. The word renewal comes from the idea of making something "new again." In nature, spring is often seen as a time of renewal, when trees sprout fresh leaves, flowers bloom, and warming temperatures lift people's spirits. Societal renewal can involve refocusing on founding principles and ideals. Urban renewal can include updating community parks, rebuilding roads, and renovating buildings, bringing new life to a city. More simply, a renewal might be an official continuation of an expired contract, law, or subscription.
Vocabulary lists containing renewal
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According to Doctronic results released by the state last month, the AI system approved 72% of the renewal requests, escalating the rest to a doctor because of issues such as necessary lab tests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
The Los Angeles school board voted 4 to 3 in March to deny the charter renewal, which set up the pending appeal before the county agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Avoid providers that use vague terms or have hidden fees, and always check the renewal price, not just the introductory rate.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The sense of this question is on the minds of many in F1 in the context of Charles Leclerc's contract renewal at Ferrari.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The transformation of matter into energy in the cell is an ever-flowing process, one of nature’s cycles of renewal, like a wheel endlessly turning.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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