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

When to reapply The general rule is every two hours, with a realistic minimum of reapplying at lunchtime. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Here’s what to know about how much to use, how often to reapply and why the SPF number tells only part of the story. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

It’s recommended to apply sunscreen 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours while outdoors. — Health Editorial Team, Health, 29 July 2026

The best moment of this episode comes near the end, when Amanda Cronin, bored by a ridiculous argument, decides to reapply her lip gloss using her knife as a mirror. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above