reapply
verb
re·ap·ply
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 
reapplied; reapplying; reapplies
: to apply for a second or subsequent time: such as
a
intransitive
: to make a new appeal or request especially in the form of a written application
… allowing some of the fired controllers to reapply for their old jobs.—
Darcy Frey
Darcy Frey
b
transitive
: to lay or spread (something) on again
reapply makeup
Many repellents do not weather well and will need to be reapplied after a rain.—Kyle Robinson
Kyle RobinsonExamples of reapply in a Sentence
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So don’t forget to reapply throughout the day (every two hours) for continued protection.
—Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Instead, they will be presented with one of two pathways: to either begin attending NAU directly or to begin their courses at one of nine community colleges across the state and eventually transfer to NAU without having to reapply.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
After about an hour of pitches, critiques, and rebuttals, the commission denied the case without prejudice, leaving the door open for Trey Neville’s team to reapply.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
Grab a drink, reapply your face sunscreen, and soak up the remaining rays from the comfort of the white beach chairs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
His disciplinary revocation comes with permission to reapply for readmission.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
Then, remember to reapply sunscreen throughout the day to avoid sunburn.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024
The city now says it has been cleared by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reapply for a reimbursement of $6 million.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
Wilson hopes to reapply for the funding but plans to offer additional classes this spring and summer.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Instead, they will be presented with one of two pathways: to either begin attending NAU directly or to begin their courses at one of nine community colleges across the state and eventually transfer to NAU without having to reapply.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
After about an hour of pitches, critiques, and rebuttals, the commission denied the case without prejudice, leaving the door open for Trey Neville’s team to reapply.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
Grab a drink, reapply your face sunscreen, and soak up the remaining rays from the comfort of the white beach chairs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
His disciplinary revocation comes with permission to reapply for readmission.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
Then, remember to reapply sunscreen throughout the day to avoid sunburn.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024
The city now says it has been cleared by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reapply for a reimbursement of $6 million.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
Wilson hopes to reapply for the funding but plans to offer additional classes this spring and summer.
—Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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