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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
Florida and Georgia square off in Jacksonville in this year's renewal of the bitter rivalry, with Georgia (-16) heavily favored.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The Lower 9th Ward's only public school could close after Martin Luther King Jr. failed to meet the district's standards for an automatic charter renewal.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Families also exchange gifts and sweets, and many wear new clothes to mark the occasion—a time of joy, togetherness, renewal, and optimism for the future.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Going off that premise, creators of Rion’s Plated Intense Serum purchase platelets from a blood bank to harness the type of exosome—an inter-cellular messenger—responsible for signaling cell renewal.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
The Lower 9th Ward's only public school could close after Martin Luther King Jr. failed to meet the district's standards for an automatic charter renewal.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Families also exchange gifts and sweets, and many wear new clothes to mark the occasion—a time of joy, togetherness, renewal, and optimism for the future.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Going off that premise, creators of Rion’s Plated Intense Serum purchase platelets from a blood bank to harness the type of exosome—an inter-cellular messenger—responsible for signaling cell renewal.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 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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His election heralded the growing success of the GOP in the sunshine state and the revival of two-party politics.Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Machinists voted down another offer — 35% raises over four years, and still no revival of pensions — on Oct. 23, the same day that Boeing reported a third-quarter loss of more than $6 billion.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 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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The fourth misfire was initially ruled a fumble that led to a Titans touchdown, but it was later overturned by video replay and ruled an incomplete pass.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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Watch the replay below or click or tap here for the latest information.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 1 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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