Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The act or process of making new again, in any sense.

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  • verb Present participle of renew.

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  • adjective tending to impart new life and vigor to

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Examples

  • Rather than asserting America's moral right to dominate, Obama has spent much of his term renewing American partnerships with countries like

    The New Yorker 2010

  • Should the institute succeed in "renewing" these churches, what we see in Nigeria today may well be on the agenda of the Christian right tomorrow.

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  • This book was pretty fundamental in renewing my interest in wanting to continue my career in psychology.

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  • I suspect if you e-mailed her and let her know you weren't interested in renewing, she could take it from there.

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  • Mr. Clayton's intellect, artistic skills, and creative talents will go a long way in renewing culture in our time.

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  • Almost, from the whale's delay in renewing her charging, did they think she had given over.

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  • Through this program, Thomas More College will begin renewing the great tradition of sacred art and create a new generation of artists that can produce art that serves Christ.

    Thomas More College Launches Sacred Art Program 2009

  • There is a definite blessing in renewing resources that would have been discarded.

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  • There is a definite blessing in renewing resources that would have been discarded.

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  • I am very sure that the ATF took there sweet time in renewing, but that is any government agency, you been to the BMV lately.

    On Government and Accountability 2008

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