Synonyms of reopening

reopening

verb

present participle of reopen

as in resuming

to begin again or return to after an interruption

court will reopen after a brief recess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resuming
• restarting
• continuing
• renewing
• proceeding (with)
• reviving
• resuscitating
• picking up
• recrudescing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ending
• completing
• finishing
• concluding
• finalizing
• stopping
• cutting
• checking
• terminating
• staying
• consummating
• dropping
• halting
• breaking
• discontinuing
• quitting
• ceasing
• shutting off
• canning
• scuttling
• knocking off
• leaving off
• desisting
• belaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reopening

Serna and Kennedy opposed reopening the budget altogether, calling the process unnecessary and premature ahead of the board’s regular budget deliberations scheduled for September. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

As of Monday, there was no immediate timetable for reopening the building or the surrounding roads. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The latest exchange casts further doubt on the future of the interim peace agreement signed last month, which sought to pave the way for permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war after 60 days of negotiations. — Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 July 2026

At this stage, my focus would not be spending additional taxpayer dollars by reopening decisions that have already gone through years of review. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully reopening the strait and rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

In Iran’s eyes this violates the MoU, which included provisions for reopening the strait, easing financial pressures on Iran and setting expectations for addressing Iran’s nuclear program. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

The facility will have to undergo a follow-up inspection before reopening. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Crews spent months restoring the center, stripping buildings to their frames, treating wood and rebuilding walls and interiors to prepare stores and restaurants for reopening. — City News Service, Daily News, 9 July 2026