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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Principals for the schools also had to reapply and were selected by the district on May 1.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
If their condition worsens, an individual’s benefits can restart without having to reapply for their SSDI benefits.
—French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
That meant Oliveira could immediately reapply to return.
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 2 May 2026
To address these issues, it’s recommended to reapply the soap after four to six weeks to maintain its effectiveness.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
If their condition worsens, an individual’s benefits can restart without having to reapply for their SSDI benefits.
—French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
That meant Oliveira could immediately reapply to return.
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 2 May 2026
To address these issues, it’s recommended to reapply the soap after four to six weeks to maintain its effectiveness.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reapply
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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