reset
verb
re·set
(ˌ)rē-ˈset 
reset; resetting
1
: to set again or anew: such as
a
: to put back into an original place or position
The machine reset the bowling pins.
They reset the diamond in my ring.
I reset the trap.
b
: to put (a bone) back in the correct position for healing
2
: to change the reading of
reset his watch
reset the odometer to zero
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.
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Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
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Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
General Manager and Senior Winemaker Todd Graff describes winter at the vineyard as peaceful and cozy, noting that the season feels more personal, with a chance to reset and begin the year on the right note.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That Jejurikar saw no need to reset the outlet suggests shares are a buy at current levels.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Rather than spend an entire Sunday resetting your home, a 20-minute routine every night is an effortless way to keep your space clean and clutter-free all week long.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Reset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reset. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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