anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
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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From there, negotiations began anew. Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025 Young weaponizes addiction for profit, the insurance giant charges in a $40 million federal lawsuit, asserting that Young’s businesses cycled patients from one entity to another and encouraged relapse so that billing cycles could start anew. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025 The former is based on true events and charts a pediatrician’s fight to treat children with lead poisoning, while the latter is about a renowned neurosurgeon who starts anew at a small-town hospital. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 Bonwit Teller, who took over the building in 1930 and opened it anew, soon worked with world-famous artists. Stefan Koldehoff, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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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