as in again
yet another time
since a mistrial was declared, the case will have to be tried de novo
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Recent Examples of de novo
Without discussion, the council unanimously decided against a de novo hearing, which upholds the Planning Department’s decision to mark the application incomplete.
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
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Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de novo
Adverb
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With the cooler temperatures of fall rolling in, there's nothing like spending an evening on your porch, unwinding with a refreshing glass of sweet tea, and relishing the sights and sounds of the autumn foliage once again.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Just the belief, again, these guys love playing football together.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Add pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“De novo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20novo. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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