reenter

verb

Definition of reenternext
as in to rejoin

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Recent Examples of reenter Using flimsy or degradable sealants that allow bats to reenter. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Acevedo said that some of those collectables were taken from his apartment during the period of time that tenants were not allowed to reenter their units and retrieve items. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 Repeat offenders are having their right to reenter the stores revoked by being served with trespass notices. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 8 June 2026 The deal enables Boston Scientific to reenter the market for transcatheter aortic value replacement. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reenter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reenter
  1. rejoin
  2. enter
  3. reenlist
Verb
  • Raul Jimenez Jimenez, playing in his fourth World Cup with Mexico at the age of 35, rejoined Wolverhampton Wanderers — relegated from the Premier League last season — from Fulham on the eve of the tournament.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Just last year, veteran big man Charles Bassey impressed for Boston’s team in Vegas, then wound up rejoining the club months later on two 10-day contracts.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of rejoin
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  • The suspect entered a Wells Fargo Bank branch and demanded money from a bank employee.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The new jet in question, a present from Qatar that the administration spent $400 million to retrofit and upgrade, entered service last week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of enter
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  • Some are opting simply to not reenlist or to retire early.
    — Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Her son is stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, more than three years into his service and ready to reenlist, Kelly said.
    — Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of reenlist

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