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
In April 2021 it was announced by Pacific Theatres that the venue would not be reopening.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The plan reportedly would include a ceasefire and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The president has also put pressure on European countries to commit resources to reopening the shipping lane.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Scores below 80 require a re-inspection, and below 60 require closure and inspection before reopening.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
The backstory The Waldorf Astoria New York, continuously managed and operated by Hilton since the 1970s, was closed for refurbishment in 2017 and is at last reopening this year after the glow-up of all glow-ups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Is simply reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic a victory?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The plan reportedly would include a ceasefire and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The president has also put pressure on European countries to commit resources to reopening the shipping lane.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Zelenskyy has also positioned Ukraine as a potential partner in safeguarding global trade routes, offering assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by sharing Ukraine’s experiences securing maritime corridors in the Black Sea.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Scores below 80 require a re-inspection, and below 60 require closure and inspection before reopening.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
The backstory The Waldorf Astoria New York, continuously managed and operated by Hilton since the 1970s, was closed for refurbishment in 2017 and is at last reopening this year after the glow-up of all glow-ups.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Is simply reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic a victory?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopening
Verb
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After the October 2018 peak, the SPX saw a sharp correction before resuming its secular uptrend.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, the center was reopened under a new contract with private operators, resuming its use for family detention.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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China appears to be restarting its purchases of US oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts shipments from the Middle East.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company was still under an injunction from a federal judge to give notice to the court and wait 10 days before restarting pipeline operations.—
Rachel Nostrant,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Comcast is continuing on its quest to kind-of, sort-of reconstitute the cable TV bundle for the streaming era.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Reopening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopening. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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