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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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"This renewal was explicitly agreed upon by the president as well as the sporting, legal and financial department. Some people decided however to breach this engagement," Depay wrote on social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The guidance includes reduced usage from a leading artificial intelligence company, which just signed a nine-figure renewal deal with Datadog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
RIP: Despite a Season 2 renewal earlier this year, Disney just announced “Wonder Man” has been canceled.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Stations typically file for a license renewal once every eight years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Working with a committee of the German Lutheran Church, Corrie opened the camp in Darmstadt in 1946 as a home and place of renewal.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
In both 2015 and 2016, for example, the board froze the rent for one-year lease renewals, and in 2019 and 2020, the board only approved a 1.5% increase.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
However, checks suggest that most of the segment’s new business and renewals are paid directly from Hong Kong accounts, while source-of-funds declarations are already a standard know-your-client practice, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
With Arteta's deal - and plans to reward Timber and Rice with renewals - that may be easier said than done.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
The contract loss raises concerns about Verra Mobility’s upcoming renewals with Hertz and Enterprise in 2027, analysts said.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
There was even something to look forward to when school started— renewals of old feuds and friendships, weeks of learning again what one half forgot in the long summer.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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