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Recent Examples of reopen In past shutdowns, workers were furloughed and returned to their jobs when the government reopened. ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025 In a social media post, moderators promised to keep customers in the loop on plans to reopen. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025 The remarks also reopen scrutiny of how the FBI managed its presence during the attack, with Patel accusing his predecessor Wray of misleading Congress about the bureau’s role. Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 Wallin said no drone or drone pilot was found and the runway was reopened. Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reopen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopen
Verb
  • Great Again hats and T-shirts emblazoned with Kirk’s face, ignored the registration queries and continued chatting with friends.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • ElAttrache recommended a shoulder debridement to relieve the pain Stewart has continued to feel in his shoulder.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • An alderman has proposed restarting the search for a developer for Milwaukee's Marcus Center parking structure site.
    Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Doc stars Molly Parker as a doctor restarting her career after losing eight years of memory.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Our typical Sports Briefing will resume on Monday.
    Christian Romo, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an intriguing update on Mayer’s recovery, saying the 22-year-old shortstop is feeling great and has resumed baseball activities.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopen. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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