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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Credit card debt rose anew in 2022 and 2023, as inflation surged to levels not seen in 40 years and interest rates climbed. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 June 2026 That lesson is being learned anew in the AI era, and, as usual, after pouring in millions of dollars, euros, rupees, and pounds to acquire the latest technology. Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The Broadway League, the trade association for Broadway producers and general managers, had been lobbying for the tax credit anew once the industry realized the credit may run out of funds last summer. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 Now the clock starts anew, and Miller once again must work toward a return to the field. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 3 June 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 17 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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