as in again
yet another time
the applause broke out afresh when the band reappeared on stage for an encore
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Recent Examples of afresh
This is the best time of year to get rid of the clutter, stow away small kitchen appliances, and start afresh.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The air is being cleared, and people are breathing it afresh.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
England's all-time top scorer, Harry Kane, finally ended his hunt for major silverware last term and starts afresh, hoping to take Die Roten to more plunder this term.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
There is no turning back once an affair is exposed, and scorched earth offers them a chance to start afresh.
—Lisa Oake, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The air is being cleared, and people are breathing it afresh.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
England's all-time top scorer, Harry Kane, finally ended his hunt for major silverware last term and starts afresh, hoping to take Die Roten to more plunder this term.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
There is no turning back once an affair is exposed, and scorched earth offers them a chance to start afresh.
—Lisa Oake, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for afresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afresh
Adverb
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Leeds never really got a hold of the game again.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, as news of the disappearances saturated local media, Abugharbieh once again turned to ChatGPT, according to the court record.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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After years of failing to pass a federal data privacy framework, some lawmakers are trying anew.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Afresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afresh. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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