renewed

American

[ri-nood, -nyood] / rɪˈnud, -ˈnyud /

adjective

resumed, revived, or reestablished.

After years of failed talks, people reacted skeptically to a declaration of renewed negotiations between the opposing factions.
made effective for an additional period.

Members of the Elementary Teachers' Federation have now been without a renewed contract since August of last year.
restored, refreshed, or replenished.

We have work to do to save this planet; let us continue with renewed vigor.
made, said, or done again or afresh; repeated.

There were not enough Soviet forces on the Finnish front for a renewed assault.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of renew.

Other Word Forms

quasi-renewed adjective
renewedly adverb
unrenewed adjective

Etymology

Origin of renewed

renew ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“Law & Order: SVU,” meanwhile, has been renewed for a 28th season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Treasurys has not been renewed; instead, the Gulf states are using much of their oil revenues on domestic projects.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

In Masturzo’s view, markets may be over-appreciating the fact that the cease-fire is holding and negotiations are ongoing, reducing the likelihood of renewed hostilities.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Libya’s oil production rose to 1.43 million barrels a day, a decade-high, with U.S. oil majors showing renewed interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But once back under the shade of the trees the stag regained his momentum — or found a new desire to live — and the chase was renewed with vigor.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

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