renew
verb (used with object)
to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
renewing
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present participleof renew.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A higher-than-expected reading, however, would likely have the opposite effect of “strengthening the dollar, pushing global bond yields higher and renewing pressure on high-duration technology stocks, small caps and rate-sensitive European sectors,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Please let me know if you are open to renewing at the current rate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Hudson said the carrier managed to produce a "strong" result despite disruption from the Middle East conflict and high fuel prices, allowing it to invest in renewing its fleet.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Spotify confirmed it was not renewing Meghan's 12-episode podcast Archetypes for a second series.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
There’d be nothing remotely special and we’d spend our tokens just renewing stuff that was wearing out or broken with more of the same.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
