as in continues
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopens
The owner plans pop-ups and even a cookbook to help tide over generations of fans over until the restaurant reopens in a new development complex.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Once the government reopens, employees will have to wait for back pay.
—Emilie Megnien, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Duchess gift, decor shop reopens in Orange The former Duchess on Cambridge in Orange is open again, renamed The Duchess by NM Designs under new ownership.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Topping off your tank may continue to get pricier until the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Airlines have done their part to prepare; now Congress and the administration must act with urgency to reach a deal that reopens DHS and ends this shutdown.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Particularly when airspace reopens, airlines can move quickly to take advantage of more efficient routes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Its reinstallation at a Major League Baseball stadium reopens a broader conversation about how Texas tells the story of its past — and who gets to shape that narrative.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Once the government reopens, employees will have to wait for back pay.
—Emilie Megnien, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Duchess gift, decor shop reopens in Orange The former Duchess on Cambridge in Orange is open again, renamed The Duchess by NM Designs under new ownership.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Topping off your tank may continue to get pricier until the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Airlines have done their part to prepare; now Congress and the administration must act with urgency to reach a deal that reopens DHS and ends this shutdown.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Particularly when airspace reopens, airlines can move quickly to take advantage of more efficient routes.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Its reinstallation at a Major League Baseball stadium reopens a broader conversation about how Texas tells the story of its past — and who gets to shape that narrative.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopens
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From here, slow travel continues across county lines.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran, however, continues to deny any direct negotiations are taking place.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Left-hander David Peterson will start Saturday when the series resumes.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the series with the Yankees resumes on Friday, conditions should be much warmer, with a first pitch temperature in the mid- to upper 70s to potentially 80 degrees.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new dates fall a week after the men’s World Cup final on July 19 and three weeks into the second half of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season, which restarts after a summer pause on July 3.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Reopens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopens. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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