1
: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested
2
: a second or repeated investment

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Everything has lined up for a period of renewal and reinvestment in herself. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Similarly, basis tracking for dividend reinvestments could also become more complicated with this additional adjustment, Steffen said. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Since its construction in the 1960s, a lack of substantial reinvestment into the Martinez Marina has contributed to the decline of the city’s waterfront, according to the city. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Fintech entrepreneur Jenny Just has also joined the round, along with reinvestments from existing investors including Alex Morgan and Trybe Ventures, Carmelo Anthony, Bessemer Venture Partners and Ashton Kutcher, and others. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvestment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

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“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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