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.
Recent Examples on the Web But the event raises anew some fundamental questions about interfering with nature. Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024 The existence of these doodles came to light decades ago, but social media is discovering them anew. Alina Hartounian, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024 And while the series concentrates on the powerful — and formerly powerful — Park also does a fine job of evoking the ordinary, healthy community around them, establishing itself anew at various events and gatherings. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024 The fact that his measure, Proposition 1, barely survived despite many millions of dollars being spent on the campaign for it, indicates anew that Californians are growing weary of politicians’ promises to end the crisis. Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024 One man confirmed anew that a Black Icarus stands a reasonable chance of winding up Bigger Thomas. Wesley Morris, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Meantime, as the 10 people currently in space—seven aboard the International Space Station and three aboard China’s Tiangong space station—will learn anew, the view from the balcony often doesn’t measure up. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024 Seeing her experience anew through the eyes of her two daughters — Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16 — was another revelation. Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 But to some businesses, the arrests are proof that the cycle of crime is beginning anew. Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024

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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

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Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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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