as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopened
Perle started in 1882, closed in 1971, and reopened in 2009.
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Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
However, the case was reopened in 2014.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The State Attorney’s Office reopened its investigation and charged Pino in October 2024 with vessel homicide, a second-degree felony with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The National Portrait Gallery reopened its presidents exhibit—but kept some details low-key.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Some closed permanently but others reopened.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 May 2026
However, the program reopened for the 2026 fiscal year and offered up to $18 million in awards.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
The department reopened last month after a 76-day partial shutdown, the longest agency funding lapse in history.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Abrams Falls Trail has since reopened after several days of no bear activity reported.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
However, the case was reopened in 2014.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The State Attorney’s Office reopened its investigation and charged Pino in October 2024 with vessel homicide, a second-degree felony with a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The National Portrait Gallery reopened its presidents exhibit—but kept some details low-key.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Some closed permanently but others reopened.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 May 2026
However, the program reopened for the 2026 fiscal year and offered up to $18 million in awards.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 14 May 2026
The department reopened last month after a 76-day partial shutdown, the longest agency funding lapse in history.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Abrams Falls Trail has since reopened after several days of no bear activity reported.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopened
Verb
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When softball season resumed, head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez sensed that the sport that had once consumed so much of Grant’s emotional oxygen suddenly felt lighter in her arms.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Busby was the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the punishment in 1982.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Verb
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When Sethapanichsakul's team got new funding, the excavation restarted in 2024.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Experts have suggested the longer wait times could be related to the biometric appointments, which were paused during the pandemic, being restarted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Israeli attacks have killed nearly four hundred people since April 16th and Israel’s forces have continued to destroy villages and consolidate territorial gains in southern Lebanon.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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As for Jalen Duren, the big man’s postseason woes continued.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Reopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopened. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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