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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
a campaign season that witnessed the endless renewal of the same stupid charges and countercharges
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as in revival
the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity
roller-skating experienced a major renewal after the introduction of in-line skates
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Recent Examples of renewal
The increase is attributed to higher revenues from North America and a renewal of a service and software contract.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
This year 18 of the district’s 31 charter schools, which are publicly funded but operated by private nonprofits, are seeking renewal of their charter from the school board.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
There has been no official word from Disney or Marvel regarding a renewal.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
October 2024 Ace of Cups: The cards show October bringing a wave of emotional renewal for you, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
This year 18 of the district’s 31 charter schools, which are publicly funded but operated by private nonprofits, are seeking renewal of their charter from the school board.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
There has been no official word from Disney or Marvel regarding a renewal.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
October 2024 Ace of Cups: The cards show October bringing a wave of emotional renewal for you, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renewal
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With that, a huge part of any new sports league is finding the right theme song, one that will stick viewers, carrying them through victory and sorrow, and worming its way into the back on their mind after endless hours of repetition.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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These include: In texts, look for repetition, shallow reasoning and a dearth of facts.Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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The show ran for nearly two years and there has long been talk of a much-overdue Broadway revival.Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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That includes the revival of the breakthrough performer category and the addition of a best director award as the organization bolsters its commitment to celebrating independent films in what continues to be a tumultuous time for the entertainment industry.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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That’s because many of the viewers (Netflix reported 60 million+ households tuned in) reportedly experienced widespread performance issues with the platform during the Nov. 15 Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, which football lovers and Bey stans alike definitely don’t want a repeat of.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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Carmel Marching Greyhounds came one point behind Avon to take second place ― a repeat of last year's lineup.Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
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This spike is attributed to the escalation of armed violence since 2021 resulting from the resurgence of M23 rebel armed group and the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF).Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The resurgence of platforms like Discord and Patreon demonstrates this kind of resistance: Creators cultivate smaller, more intimate communities.Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Growing up in South Florida, Flowers saw a replay of the catch on his phone and went around showing his friends the highlight.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Entertainer of the year Luke Combs Jelly Roll Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen Lainey Wilson Newman: Jelly Roll replaces Carrie Underwood in what otherwise is a replay of last year.Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Power Of Spring: A Season Of Growth And Renewal Spring, often called the season of rebirth, is the most obvious time for tree nursery sales to flourish.Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Born This Way opens with a pilgrimage to New York City’s Lower East Side, the site of Stefani Germanotta’s rebirth as Lady Gaga.Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Renewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renewal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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