renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 
-ˈnyü-
1
: capable of being renewed
renewable contracts
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices
renewable resources
Examples of renewable in a Sentence
a renewable life insurance policy
Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.
Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.
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The latest data on the status of renewable energy in the U.S. has revealed which states are producing the most electricity via nuclear power.
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Despite Spain investing below the EU average in research and development (Spain’s 1.44% of GDP vs an EU average of 2.27%), our universities are increasingly becoming centers for advanced research in fields like AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and renewable energy.
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Sourcing at least 25% of all energy from local renewable sources by 2025.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Despite Spain investing below the EU average in research and development (Spain’s 1.44% of GDP vs an EU average of 2.27%), our universities are increasingly becoming centers for advanced research in fields like AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and renewable energy.
—Jorge Lluch, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
Sourcing at least 25% of all energy from local renewable sources by 2025.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Renewable Energy Blockchain enables peer-to-peer energy trading and transparent tracking of renewable energy credits.
—Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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renewable
adjective
re·new·able
ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl
1
: capable of being renewed
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures
renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands
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