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
Following a major multi-year renovation, the hotel reopened as Park Hyatt Siem Reap in 2013, marking the brand's first foray in Southeast Asia.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
JPMorgan analysts expect oil prices to average $97 a barrel through the rest of the year, if the strait is reopened in early June.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
If the nuclear decisions get pushed off, but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers?
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Schools reopened on time the following fall.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
While Notre-Dame’s interior has reopened for religious services and to the public, extensive work continues apace.
—Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
While the government bore the responsibility to rebut the presumption of vindictiveness, prosecutors did not call as a witness the person who reopened the case, to explain why.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Perle started in 1882, closed in 1971, and reopened in 2009.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
However, the case was reopened in 2014.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
JPMorgan analysts expect oil prices to average $97 a barrel through the rest of the year, if the strait is reopened in early June.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
If the nuclear decisions get pushed off, but the Strait of Hormuz does get reopened more quickly, is that a win for American taxpayers?
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Schools reopened on time the following fall.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
While Notre-Dame’s interior has reopened for religious services and to the public, extensive work continues apace.
—Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
While the government bore the responsibility to rebut the presumption of vindictiveness, prosecutors did not call as a witness the person who reopened the case, to explain why.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Perle started in 1882, closed in 1971, and reopened in 2009.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
However, the case was reopened in 2014.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopened
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Nearly two months after the lockout started, the parties resumed talks Monday morning, but bargaining stalled after USW leadership asked BP to end the lockout of more than 800 union workers without requiring acceptance of its March 17 contract proposal.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Security and local authorities cleared the area as Martin and his team evacuated the stage; the singer later resumed the show once officials deemed conditions under control.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 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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The man continued moving around inside the fountain even as police ordered him to get out, according to the outlet.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Even without funding for the security component ‒ and amid legal uncertainty ‒ construction on the ballroom has continued.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Reopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopened. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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