reinstate
verb
re·in·state
ˌrē-ən-ˈstāt 
reinstated; reinstating
1
: to place again (as in possession or in a former position)
2
: to restore to a previous effective state
Examples of reinstate in a Sentence
After his name was cleared, he was reinstated as committee chairperson.
The school board voted to reinstate the school's uniform policy.
the year the death penalty was reinstated
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The requirement was lifted in 1949 but reinstated in the 1950s, and flu vaccines remained mandatory until Hegseth's order.
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Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
His company reinstated a five day in-office policy at the beginning of 2025.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
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Ciara McCarthy 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
His company reinstated a five day in-office policy at the beginning of 2025.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
—
Ciara McCarthy 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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“Reinstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinstate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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reinstate
verb
re·in·state
ˌrē-ən-ˈstāt
reinstated; reinstating
: to place again in a former position or condition
reinstate an official
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