as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopen
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships not to approach the waterway, which Iran had committed to reopening under the interim peace deal signed this week.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
There was no estimate for when the other southbound lane would reopen at that time.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
After the park was reopened, multiple violent events transpired, including a shooting and two stabbings.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
As part of the deal, Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that leads to the Persian Gulf and home to some of the region’s top oil producers.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
There was no estimate for when the other southbound lane would reopen at that time.
—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
After the park was reopened, multiple violent events transpired, including a shooting and two stabbings.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
As part of the deal, Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that leads to the Persian Gulf and home to some of the region’s top oil producers.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Awkward play here the last couple minutes, as play was stopped because of an injury, restarted, then stopped immediately for the break.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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After a lengthy bit of stoppage time to deal with the injury of Canada's Ismaël Koné, the match has resumed.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Testimony resumes Monday in Sacramento Superior Court.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopen. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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