Meaning & use

renewing

adjective·Everyday

Making someone or something feel fresh, restored, or new again.

See it in a sentence

A renewing sense of purpose filled her after the long, restful vacation.

The company is renewing its lease on the downtown office for another five years.

A note on using this word

Renewing functions both as the present participle of renew and as an adjective describing something restorative.

Words with a similar meaning

restoringrefreshing

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To extend the period of validity of something, such as a contract, license, or subscription.

She forgot to renew her passport before the trip and had to rush the application.

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