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

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

Examples of reapply in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last month, Rollins announced plans to make all recipients reapply for the program in an effort to tackle abuse. —MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025

In that case, plaintiffs sought to enjoin DHS from denying certain applications for permission to reapply for admission to the United States after being removed previously, a process governed by § 1255(a) of the INA, which is not covered by § 1252(f)(1). —New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025

Comments Rollins made in recent weeks that everyone on SNAP would have to reapply sparked confusion among SNAP recipients, state officials and food policy experts. —Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 1 Dec. 2025

Patoka has been one of Madigan's biggest supporters since she was asked to reapply for her role. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above