anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
Synonyms of anewnext
1
: for an additional time : again
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew on film

Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader. These problems must be dealt with anew. The process begins anew each spring. The poem has been translated anew for this new book.
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But a new month is looming and, with it, new economic data points and releases that could influence the mortgage interest rate environment anew. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 May 2026 In a year when most might expect an organization to finally find a foothold with its third-year head coach and system, the Commanders are starting anew — new schemes, new coordinators and a seemingly new approach. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 27 May 2026 This attention stemmed from the Minneapolis city council’s unanimous decision to dissolve the Minneapolis Police Department and start anew – much as Camden had done seven years earlier. John A. Shjarback, The Conversation, 25 May 2026 The print is reinterpreted anew each season in a myriad of options with fresh energy. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for anew

Word History

Etymology

Middle English of newe, from Old English of nīwe, from of + nīwe new

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anew was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

anew

adverb
1
: over again : for another time
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew as a movie

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