reinvest
verb
re·in·vest
ˌrē-ən-ˈvest 
reinvested; reinvesting; reinvests
1
: to invest again or anew
2
a
: to invest (income from investments) in additional securities
b
: to invest (earnings) in a business rather than distribute as dividends or profits
Examples of reinvest in a Sentence
Many investors reinvest their dividends.
Before you reinvest, consider your options carefully.
The company reinvests a portion of its profits in new products.
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This would enable us to reinvest more funding into both the competition itself and the wider women’s football ecosystem, which is vital for long-term, sustainable growth.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The company can also use the cash proceeds from the transaction to pay down debt and reinvest more in stores.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The Metts' and Branch Properties have partnered in a joint venture to reinvest and redevelop the iconic Bardstown Road mall.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Kate, a small business owner, said rising property taxes are crowding out her ability to reinvest in her business and community.
—Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The company can also use the cash proceeds from the transaction to pay down debt and reinvest more in stores.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The Metts' and Branch Properties have partnered in a joint venture to reinvest and redevelop the iconic Bardstown Road mall.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Kate, a small business owner, said rising property taxes are crowding out her ability to reinvest in her business and community.
—Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reinvest
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“Reinvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvest. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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reinvest
transitive verb
re·in·vest
ˌrē-ən-ˈvest
1
: to invest again or anew
2
a
: to invest (as income from investments) in additional securities
b
: to invest (as earnings) in a business rather than distribute as dividends or profits
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