renewed

[ri-nood, -nyood]

adjective

1. resumed, revived, or reestablished.

   After years of failed talks, people reacted skeptically to a declaration of renewed negotiations between the opposing factions.

2. made effective for an additional period.

   Members of the Elementary Teachers' Federation have now been without a renewed contract since August of last year.

3. restored, refreshed, or replenished.

   We have work to do to save this planet; let us continue with renewed vigor.

4. made, said, or done again or afresh; repeated.

   There were not enough Soviet forces on the Finnish front for a renewed assault.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of renew.

Other Word Forms

• renewedly adverb
• quasi-renewed adjective
• unrenewed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of renewed¹

renew ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, has brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America.

From Salon

In recent days, a renewed and deliberate emphasis has been placed on the importance of competitiveness at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspired by older women who take part in Pilates and soccercise, Selina has not only seen an improvement in her health but a renewed outlook on life.

From BBC

Wisdom went on to make 40 league and cup appearances for Derby the following season, but his four-year contract - which expired in June 2021 - was not renewed.

From BBC

While preparing for the World Cup, some of the Scotland squad were told that their contracts were not getting renewed by the SRU.

From BBC

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