as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopening
Some stand out for their pedigree — a thriller adapted from João Tordo’s bestseller, or a docudrama reopening the Columbus debate.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
For Executive Director and CEO Monetta White, reopening MoAD after its lengthy hiatus is deeply personal.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
San Francisco’s legendary Castro Theater is finally reopening in 2026 after an extensive remodel, and the venue is recruiting Sam Smith to kick off their new era.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
On September 9 and 10, the county health department conducted two inspections and observed no evidence of rodent infestation, clearing the store for reopening.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Now trying to get his life in order, Liam has walked back into Maggie’s world, but his efforts to tie up loose ends risks reopening a part of her past that Maggie has tried to forget.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Following its $40 million renovation and reopening in 2024, the inn balances Edwardian charm with modern luxury.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Brookfield Properties told Newsweek that the mall would be closed for the rest of the day and that a decision on reopening Wednesday is pending.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Damage to her shop prevented her from reopening.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
For Executive Director and CEO Monetta White, reopening MoAD after its lengthy hiatus is deeply personal.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
San Francisco’s legendary Castro Theater is finally reopening in 2026 after an extensive remodel, and the venue is recruiting Sam Smith to kick off their new era.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
On September 9 and 10, the county health department conducted two inspections and observed no evidence of rodent infestation, clearing the store for reopening.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Now trying to get his life in order, Liam has walked back into Maggie’s world, but his efforts to tie up loose ends risks reopening a part of her past that Maggie has tried to forget.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Following its $40 million renovation and reopening in 2024, the inn balances Edwardian charm with modern luxury.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Brookfield Properties told Newsweek that the mall would be closed for the rest of the day and that a decision on reopening Wednesday is pending.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Damage to her shop prevented her from reopening.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopening
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Bahari Makmur Sejati, requiring the firm to demonstrate remediation before resuming shipments.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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But all of Nexstar’s stations, from Syracuse to Salt Lake City, are resuming Kimmel’s late-night show.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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An alderman has proposed restarting the search for a developer for Milwaukee's Marcus Center parking structure site.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Doc stars Molly Parker as a doctor restarting her career after losing eight years of memory.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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This includes continuing to donate 5 percent of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kimmel's show received its highest ratings in a decade despite Sinclair and Nexstar continuing to preempt the show during its first night.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Reopening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopening. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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