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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Under the previous rules, adult migrants without children could stay in city shelters for 30 days and could then reapply for another bed, no questions asked.
—James Barron, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
However, digital nomads can reapply for the visa six months after leaving Japan.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
Recipients can also reapply to continue receiving money from these scholarships.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024
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
James Barron, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
However, digital nomads can reapply for the visa six months after leaving Japan.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
Recipients can also reapply to continue receiving money from these scholarships.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024
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
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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