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
The service Many of the original staff, like the welcoming doorman, Rui Jose, were re-employed after reopening and are obviously delighted to be back.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The broad strokes of the memorandum include a 60-day cessation of violence, along with clauses that call for reopening the strait and a framework to reopen negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Although flights have largely resumed, industry experts say rebuilding confidence may prove far more difficult than reopening air routes.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Roach said, among his plans, would be reopening Whiskey Pete’s.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
After decades on Plainfield’s east side, the historic stainless-steel diner was carefully relocated and restored before reopening in its current downtown home in 2014.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Disneyland has raised ticket prices annually in October since reopening after the yearlong shutdown of the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The original Roy Pope opened in 1943 and closed in 2020 before reopening in 2021 as a gourmet market that struggled against delivery services and nearby Central Market.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Ultimately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains the only lasting solution, though even that would take time to normalize markets, Currie said, arguing that shrinking global inventories are also strengthening Iran’s leverage in ongoing negotiations.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The broad strokes of the memorandum include a 60-day cessation of violence, along with clauses that call for reopening the strait and a framework to reopen negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Although flights have largely resumed, industry experts say rebuilding confidence may prove far more difficult than reopening air routes.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Roach said, among his plans, would be reopening Whiskey Pete’s.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
After decades on Plainfield’s east side, the historic stainless-steel diner was carefully relocated and restored before reopening in its current downtown home in 2014.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Disneyland has raised ticket prices annually in October since reopening after the yearlong shutdown of the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The original Roy Pope opened in 1943 and closed in 2020 before reopening in 2021 as a gourmet market that struggled against delivery services and nearby Central Market.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Ultimately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains the only lasting solution, though even that would take time to normalize markets, Currie said, arguing that shrinking global inventories are also strengthening Iran’s leverage in ongoing negotiations.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopening
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Rather than avoiding overlap with the World Cup, the league is strategically resuming regular-season play during the knockout rounds, when fewer matches are scheduled and fan attention becomes more concentrated.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The trial is set to last for 10 days, resuming on Tuesday, June 2.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Down to their last two outs, the Loganville baseball team could only recall the message that senior Jake Boland had delivered to the team in the tunnel prior to restarting the Class 5A championship game after a three-hour rain delay.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Public health specialists and humanitarian organizations have warned that fear, rumors and mistrust within communities are continuing to threaten and slow efforts to stop the spread.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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This weekend, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner—who tied the knot in a secret London wedding earlier this week— are reportedly continuing the festivities with a lavish three-day ceremony in Palermo.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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“Reopening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopening. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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