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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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Everything starts anew from here.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Soon enough, once a candidate has entered the race, boredom sets in and the speculation and desire for someone fresh and different starts anew.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Each year, the cycle begins anew in Asia, where novel strains first take hold.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Everything starts anew from here.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Soon enough, once a candidate has entered the race, boredom sets in and the speculation and desire for someone fresh and different starts anew.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Each year, the cycle begins anew in Asia, where novel strains first take hold.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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anew
adverb1
: 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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