anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü 

-ˈnyü

1

: for an additional time : again

begin anew

2

: in a new or different form

a story told anew on film

Synonyms of anew

• again

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

After years of failing to pass a federal data privacy framework, some lawmakers are trying anew. —P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026

Leo spoke out as the fragile ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 was being tested anew by the standoff over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. —Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026

If the nickel were nixed, the rounding debate would likely rise anew. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

King, who anchored an evening interview program on the network for a quarter of a century, will be featured anew by CNN, but this time on its streaming properties. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for anew

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou
• breakthrough

Kids Definition

anew

adverb

ə-ˈn(y)ü 

1

: over again : for another time

begin anew

2

: in a new or different form

a story told anew as a movie