renewed

American  

[ri-nood, -nyood] / rɪˈnud, -ˈnyud /

adjective

1. resumed, revived, or reestablished.

   After years of failed talks, people reacted skeptically to a declaration of renewed negotiations between the opposing factions.

2. made effective for an additional period.

   Members of the Elementary Teachers' Federation have now been without a renewed contract since August of last year.

3. restored, refreshed, or replenished.

   We have work to do to save this planet; let us continue with renewed vigor.

4. made, said, or done again or afresh; repeated.

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

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verb

1. 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

The renewed attention around his career comes at a time when conversations about labor, dignity, and public perception remain ongoing, particularly in industries where visibility can fluctuate dramatically.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

A renewed enthusiasm for nuclear power is palpable in Europe:

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday renewed Diablo Canyon’s license to operate, ensuring that California’s last remaining nuclear facility will continue to run through at least 2030.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Chuck in a strong earnings season, with average S&P 500 profit growth projected at 13%, and renewed confidence in artificial intelligence after OpenAI’s latest mega funding round External link and the mood music seems good.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“You were not thinking about us when you got her pregnant,” Olanna said, before she could help herself; she hated the malice in her tone, the renewed resentment she felt.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Related Words

• revived