New verse goes in a new direction (5)
I believe the answer is:
veers
'goes in a new direction' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'new verse' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates anagramming the letters.
'verse' is an anagram of 'VEERS'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for veers that I've seen before include "Changes direction abruptly" , "Turns sharply" , "Swerves" .)