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
Cinemas, shuttered for nearly four decades, reopened in 2018; now a weekend outing to the movies or a concert is unremarkable.
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Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay Sandals Dunn’s River Recently reopened in Mammee Bay, this adults-only resort is about a 30-minute drive from the Rousseau sisters’ hilltop home.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch, South Africa, reopened in March 2025, after an extensive renovation; the hotel is part of Spier Wine Farm.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
They aren't expected to reopen for at least 24 hours after the attack, officials said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Where to Stay Sandals Dunn’s River Recently reopened in Mammee Bay, this adults-only resort is about a 30-minute drive from the Rousseau sisters’ hilltop home.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch, South Africa, reopened in March 2025, after an extensive renovation; the hotel is part of Spier Wine Farm.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
They aren't expected to reopen for at least 24 hours after the attack, officials said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopen
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In the east, crews continued to build line between Wiseman Springs and Rancheria Creek, engaging the fire directly along its active edge where favorable.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This time, the free-flying satellite rocketed into orbit with no issues and continues operating today.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a two-hour lightning delay that started in the third quarter, plenty of North Crowley football fans patiently waited for the Panthers’ game against DeSoto to restart.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the match introductions, fans also restarted their serenading after Styles' name was announced.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Southwest Christian held a 14-7 lead over Dallas Christian at halftime; that contest will not resume.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a video of the attack, Johnson is seen choking Cundiff for more than a minute and a half, resuming the strangling after Cundiff appeared unconscious, causing injuries to his throat and face.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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