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
Shrink dipped in 2020 as stores closed during the pandemic and customers shopped online — and then, as stores began reopening, retailers underestimated their shrink rate.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That sequel’s grosses were siphoned from a theatrical day-and-date release on HBO Max, when Warners was employing project popcorn during a time when cinemas were recovering and reopening from Covid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
His Cebada Rooftop in Coral Gables, which was closed briefly over the summer for renovations, is reopening with the Bar Bella concept moving into Cebada’s indoor space.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Scores below 80 require a re-inspection, and below 60 require closure and inspection before reopening.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Russia has for years busied itself with reopening its Soviet-era military bases in the Arctic, and with constructing new facilities across the region.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The Porch Restaurant & Bar is reopening after a fire damaged the restaurant’s back storage areas just over a month ago.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The pool’s reopening on July 20 occurred when the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued the permit.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That sequel’s grosses were siphoned from a theatrical day-and-date release on HBO Max, when Warners was employing project popcorn during a time when cinemas were recovering and reopening from Covid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
His Cebada Rooftop in Coral Gables, which was closed briefly over the summer for renovations, is reopening with the Bar Bella concept moving into Cebada’s indoor space.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Scores below 80 require a re-inspection, and below 60 require closure and inspection before reopening.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Russia has for years busied itself with reopening its Soviet-era military bases in the Arctic, and with constructing new facilities across the region.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The Porch Restaurant & Bar is reopening after a fire damaged the restaurant’s back storage areas just over a month ago.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The pool’s reopening on July 20 occurred when the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued the permit.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopening
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With the incident now fully resolved, Terminal 4 has reopened, and normal operations are resuming.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a video of the attack, Johnson is seen choking Cundiff for more than a minute and a half, resuming the strangling after Cundiff appeared unconscious, causing injuries to his throat and face.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some of those molecules get fed into the cell's metabolism, while others get built up into a five-carbon sugar again, restarting the cycle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So let’s acknowledge that filmmaker Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) is after more than just restarting the conversation around his subject.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reopening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopening. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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