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renew

[ri-noo, -nyoo] / rɪˈnu, -ˈnyu /
VERB
start over; refurbish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continue extend prolong reaffirm reestablish reopen repeat restate restore resume revive
STRONG
brace exhilarate freshen gentrify mend modernize overhaul reawaken recommence recondition recreate refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate remodel renovate repair replace replenish restock resuscitate retread revitalize spruce stimulate transform
WEAK
begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up go over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy finish halt shorten stop
STRONG
break damage depress discourage hurt kill leave alone ruin

Example Sentences

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When Russia declined to renew the deal in 2023, sea exports again halted, as no outside authority was able to guarantee the security of ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The current version of FISA, however, is set to sunset on April 20, unless Congress acts to renew it.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

But Takaichi may not have much leverage to refuse again, should Trump renew the demand Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

He also announced a £10m recovery fund to support the council, businesses and agencies to help "rebuild and renew that vital part of the city."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Wilfrido couldn’t kick us out, but what if my family couldn’t renew our lease for some reason?

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.