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
Five weeks after closing, the Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Revere, Massachusetts has reopened after the general manager bought the location.
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Paul Burton, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Israel reopened Kerem Shalom Crossing on March 3 for some aid, but the Palestinian Authority said that worsening shortages are deepening fears of escalating food insecurity.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City International Airport terminal reopened Sunday afternoon, hours after it was evacuated while authorities looked into a potential threat, the Kansas City Aviation Department said.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The former 32,000-square foot Publix reopened as a two-story with garage model at more than 53,000 square feet in February 2025.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The bar — which reopened on March 6 after being shuttered for four days — was newly decorated in string lights, streamers and roses.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The multiphase $1 billion redevelopment — that included two hotels, a food hall, day care center and medical offices — reopened in 2020.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
There were women whose deaths reopened arguments — figures who collided with power, scandal and reckoning.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan bought the property in 2019 and reopened the music venue under the new name.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026
Paul Burton, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Israel reopened Kerem Shalom Crossing on March 3 for some aid, but the Palestinian Authority said that worsening shortages are deepening fears of escalating food insecurity.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City International Airport terminal reopened Sunday afternoon, hours after it was evacuated while authorities looked into a potential threat, the Kansas City Aviation Department said.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
The former 32,000-square foot Publix reopened as a two-story with garage model at more than 53,000 square feet in February 2025.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The bar — which reopened on March 6 after being shuttered for four days — was newly decorated in string lights, streamers and roses.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The multiphase $1 billion redevelopment — that included two hotels, a food hall, day care center and medical offices — reopened in 2020.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
There were women whose deaths reopened arguments — figures who collided with power, scandal and reckoning.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan bought the property in 2019 and reopened the music venue under the new name.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopened
Verb
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After that operation was completed, Hart resumed dialysis and underwent regular cancer screenings as a result of her exposure to the cancerous donor organ, the lawsuit alleged.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Mar. 2026
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Northwestern’s 6-foot-7 forward bowed his head to Collins’ shoulder and remained in the embrace for a long time, even as play on the court resumed for the final seconds of Purdue’s 81-68 win over the Wildcats.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The commodity-tracking firm Kpler said Iran has restarted crude exports through its Jask oil terminal on the Gulf of Oman.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The commodity-tracking firm Kpler said Iran has restarted crude exports through its Jask oil terminal on the Gulf of Oman.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And continued to be over the years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The two programs continued to trade punches until the half, with the Spartans maintaining a 21-17 edge at intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Reopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopened. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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