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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At this unexpectedly low power level, the smartcard did not reset, but its microchip experienced a fault and could not fully execute that cycle’s command.
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ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
That makes periodic governance resets worthwhile.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In Arteta’s first season, 2019-20, Arsenal finished 43 points shy of title winners Liverpool (this, incidentally, was the club resetting after sacking Emery).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Breakup travel is emerging as a growing branch of wellness tourism, with heartbroken travelers booking solo trips, retreats and restorative getaways to create emotional distance and reset after a relationship ends.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
That makes periodic governance resets worthwhile.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In Arteta’s first season, 2019-20, Arsenal finished 43 points shy of title winners Liverpool (this, incidentally, was the club resetting after sacking Emery).
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Breakup travel is emerging as a growing branch of wellness tourism, with heartbroken travelers booking solo trips, retreats and restorative getaways to create emotional distance and reset after a relationship ends.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reset
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“Reset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reset. Accessed 24 May. 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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