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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The fraternity was allowed to begin recruiting again in 2022 and the chapter was officially reinstalled in 2023.
—Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Remaining work includes completing ceiling refinishing; final plastering and painting; flooring and carpet installation; reinstalling lighting and radiant heating systems; reinstalling the organ, pipes and trumpets; and final inspections, cleaning and occupancy approvals.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Proton and other providers affected want Google to fix the bug so users won't need to reinstall the app manually.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
That lesson hit home the day after reinstalling stock-sized tires on my truck.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Remaining work includes completing ceiling refinishing; final plastering and painting; flooring and carpet installation; reinstalling lighting and radiant heating systems; reinstalling the organ, pipes and trumpets; and final inspections, cleaning and occupancy approvals.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Proton and other providers affected want Google to fix the bug so users won't need to reinstall the app manually.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
That lesson hit home the day after reinstalling stock-sized tires on my truck.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Reinstall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinstall. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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