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
Just a week ago, on April 27, traders thought the most likely scenario was the strait reopening by July 1.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of reopening anytime soon.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Camp Mystic, a Texas summer camp where 27 young girls and camp counselors died during a 2025 flood, will not be reopening this summer, with the state's governor saying the investigation into the camp continues.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The camp had been planning on reopening on May 30 at its Cypress Lake location.
—Keye Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Staff and volunteers began cleanup efforts immediately following the storm to ensure animal safety and prepare the grounds for reopening.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The World's Wonder View Tower in Genoa, a six-story concrete structure that has beckoned travelers along what is now Interstate 70 for nearly 100 years, is reopening after a 10-year renovation.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and both sides dug in, the market is staring down what could be the biggest supply shock in history — tankers stalled, flows choked, and prices with a clear upward bias until there’s any sign of reopening.
—Jui Chakravorty, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Dozens of nations push for reopening of strait Dozens of nations repeated calls to open the critical waterway in a joint statement led by Bahrain.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of reopening anytime soon.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Camp Mystic, a Texas summer camp where 27 young girls and camp counselors died during a 2025 flood, will not be reopening this summer, with the state's governor saying the investigation into the camp continues.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The camp had been planning on reopening on May 30 at its Cypress Lake location.
—Keye Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Staff and volunteers began cleanup efforts immediately following the storm to ensure animal safety and prepare the grounds for reopening.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The World's Wonder View Tower in Genoa, a six-story concrete structure that has beckoned travelers along what is now Interstate 70 for nearly 100 years, is reopening after a 10-year renovation.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and both sides dug in, the market is staring down what could be the biggest supply shock in history — tankers stalled, flows choked, and prices with a clear upward bias until there’s any sign of reopening.
—Jui Chakravorty, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
Dozens of nations push for reopening of strait Dozens of nations repeated calls to open the critical waterway in a joint statement led by Bahrain.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopening
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Not only that but Iran appeared to respond by resuming attacks in the region.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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And worse sleep tends to mean more daytime fatigue — which sends many people back to the coffee pot, restarting the cycle.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The first step toward new rules, Opiela said, is restarting an advisory committee on anatomical donations.—
Dug Begley,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Local health authorities are continuing to monitor them.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Ukraine retaliated after Russia spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire offer earlier in the week, with President Zelensky accusing Moscow of ignoring goodwill gestures and continuing all military operations against civilians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Reopening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopening. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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