reinstall
verb
re·in·stall
(ˌ)rē-in-ˈstȯl 
reinstalled; reinstalling
: to install (something or someone) again
Reinstall the software and reboot the computer.
reinstall carpet
… the Meiji Restoration, when the emperor was reinstalled as the central figure of the government and the shogun system was disbanded.—
Bennett Schiff
Bennett Schiff
reinstallation
noun
plural reinstallations
Reinstallation of valve covers, a seemingly brief task, took Ron and I six full hours.
—Chuck Asbury
Chuck Asbury
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Potential backers should note, however, this component has to be swapped in place of the cylinder, which involves removing and reinstalling two screws.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2025
In addition to the eagle, which is a protected landmark, the hotel has reinstalled statues of Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan that once flanked the building (the statues are wrapped in tarp to protect them during construction).
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The utilities were then reinstalled within a few weeks, including water, sewer, and power.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Take care not to soak the electrical components, and allow the unit to dry completely before replacing the filter and reinstalling it.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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New Atlas, 11 June 2025
In addition to the eagle, which is a protected landmark, the hotel has reinstalled statues of Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan that once flanked the building (the statues are wrapped in tarp to protect them during construction).
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The utilities were then reinstalled within a few weeks, including water, sewer, and power.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Take care not to soak the electrical components, and allow the unit to dry completely before replacing the filter and reinstalling it.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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“Reinstall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinstall. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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