reapplication
noun
re·ap·pli·ca·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 
plural reapplications
: a second or renewed application : the act or an instance of reapplying
… he plans to reapply in the spring, when his patio permit is up for reapplication.—
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The pads change color to indicate when reapplication is needed.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The district’s plans include revamping the curriculum, investing $1.7 million in each school and rolling out a reapplication process for much of the staff members.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The water-resistant formula is ideal for reapplication and quick coverage during long periods outdoors.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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Throughout the duration of my longer weekday, my mascara did smudge by hour five, but the Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump was tingly, smooth, glossy and lasted a good few hours before reapplication.
—Cam Zhang, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The district’s plans include revamping the curriculum, investing $1.7 million in each school and rolling out a reapplication process for much of the staff members.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The water-resistant formula is ideal for reapplication and quick coverage during long periods outdoors.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Throughout the duration of my longer weekday, my mascara did smudge by hour five, but the Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump was tingly, smooth, glossy and lasted a good few hours before reapplication.
—Cam Zhang, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reapplication
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“Reapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapplication. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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