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renewal

American  
[ri-noo-uhl, -nyoo-] / rɪˈnu əl, -ˈnyu- /

noun

  1. the act of renewing.

  2. the state of being renewed.

  3. an instance of this.


Other Word Forms

  • nonrenewal noun
  • self-renewal noun

Etymology

Origin of renewal

First recorded in 1675–85; renew + -al 2

Example Sentences

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The renewal of this classic relationship came just before geopolitical tensions in the Middle East this past week.

From Barron's

The renewal of this classic relationship came just before geopolitical tensions in the Middle East this past week.

From Barron's

Assuming Apple stays on its yearly cadence of device renewal, we will be on the iPhone 32 by then.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rare earth producer’s operating license is due to expire Monday and a renewal has not yet been received.

From The Wall Street Journal

He adds that there was a reassuring positive variance in its life and health unit but that renewals look weak.

From The Wall Street Journal