reset
verb
re·set
(ˌ)rē-ˈset 
reset; resetting
1
: to set again or anew
reset type
reset a diamond
reset a circuit breaker
2
: to change the reading of often to zero
reset an odometer
Examples of reset in a Sentence
The machine reset the bowling pins.
His broken leg had to be reset.
reset the timer to 10 minutes
The fire alarm was reset.
Recent Examples on the Web
But the company nonetheless reset users’ passwords and is implementing two-factor authentication on all user accounts.
—
Andy Greenberg Andrew Couts, WIRED, 13 Apr. 2024
Attempts to reset safety standards have caused a major slowdown in production that is leaving customers cranky.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The resort’s getaway package includes all of the bells and whistles travelers are used to, but the twist is that plenty of non-alcoholic beverages are available, like fresh coconut water, mocktails, and agua frescas, perfect for hydrating and resetting your mood.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
User passwords have been automatically reset, and users affected by the security breach will be contacted by Roku, the company said in a statement.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The proposal would reset their balances back to the initial balance by erasing up to $10,000 or $20,000 in interest, depending on a borrower's income.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Apr. 2024
McDonald’s is buying its restaurants in Israel from a longtime franchisee, hoping to reset sales that have slumped due to boycotts in the region.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
After the winning ticket in New Jersey, the Mega Millions jackpot prize resets to $20 million with a cash option of $9.5 million.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
The proposal would reset their balances back to the initial balance by erasing up to $10,000 or $20,000 in interest, depending on a borrower’s income.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Andy Greenberg Andrew Couts, WIRED, 13 Apr. 2024
Attempts to reset safety standards have caused a major slowdown in production that is leaving customers cranky.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The resort’s getaway package includes all of the bells and whistles travelers are used to, but the twist is that plenty of non-alcoholic beverages are available, like fresh coconut water, mocktails, and agua frescas, perfect for hydrating and resetting your mood.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
User passwords have been automatically reset, and users affected by the security breach will be contacted by Roku, the company said in a statement.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The proposal would reset their balances back to the initial balance by erasing up to $10,000 or $20,000 in interest, depending on a borrower's income.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Apr. 2024
McDonald’s is buying its restaurants in Israel from a longtime franchisee, hoping to reset sales that have slumped due to boycotts in the region.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
After the winning ticket in New Jersey, the Mega Millions jackpot prize resets to $20 million with a cash option of $9.5 million.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
The proposal would reset their balances back to the initial balance by erasing up to $10,000 or $20,000 in interest, depending on a borrower’s income.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Reset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reset. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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reset
verb
re·set
rē-ˈset
reset; resetting
1
: to set again or anew
reset a diamond in a new setting
2
: to change the reading of often to zero
reset a stopwatch
reset
noun
ˈrē-ˌset
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