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
After a two year, $25 million restoration, Freedom Tower has reopened in downtown Miami just in time for its centennial – and so has its resident art museum.
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The Veterans Day crossover will feature the younger Gibbs (Austin Stowell) and his team investigating the small-town death of a naval officer in the ‘90s on Origins – a case that will be unexpectedly reopened in the present day on NCIS.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Even when the shutdown ends, the ripple effect will be felt long after the government is reopened and SBA loans are available again.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Once dining rooms reopened, many people didn’t return.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Democrats have held fast to their demands that negotiations be made over Affordable Care Act subsidies before the government is reopened.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Santa Cruz Wharf has been reopened to the public with some restrictions for ongoing work by emergency crews.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
The Kerem Shalom and Kissufim crossings have since been reopened, but Rafah is still closed.
—Anna Halford, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
Blue Jays manager John Schneider reopened the free agency saga ahead of the World Series, joking about the gear that was used to recruit Ohtani (and a gift given to his dog, Decoy), which may have added some motivation behind the chants.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The Veterans Day crossover will feature the younger Gibbs (Austin Stowell) and his team investigating the small-town death of a naval officer in the ‘90s on Origins – a case that will be unexpectedly reopened in the present day on NCIS.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Even when the shutdown ends, the ripple effect will be felt long after the government is reopened and SBA loans are available again.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Once dining rooms reopened, many people didn’t return.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Democrats have held fast to their demands that negotiations be made over Affordable Care Act subsidies before the government is reopened.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Santa Cruz Wharf has been reopened to the public with some restrictions for ongoing work by emergency crews.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
The Kerem Shalom and Kissufim crossings have since been reopened, but Rafah is still closed.
—Anna Halford, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
Blue Jays manager John Schneider reopened the free agency saga ahead of the World Series, joking about the gear that was used to recruit Ohtani (and a gift given to his dog, Decoy), which may have added some motivation behind the chants.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopened
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Stars and Stripes reported that the aircraft carrier, which returned to its home port on October 18, resumed its patrol.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sugar rush of government stimulus checks wore off, and the economy resumed its previous trajectory.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Taker won using the hold, Long restarted the match, allowing the current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to retain his title quickly.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Within Biden’s first week in office in January 2021, the duo contacted Bard again and restarted a visa application process, this time successfully.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, several of the show's younger stars continued acting and have appeared in various television shows and movies.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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All northbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted onto Bird Road as the investigation continued.—
Hunter Geisel,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Reopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopened. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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