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
If the situation in the Middle East stabilizes, the Strait of Hormuz reopens, oil prices stabilize in the mid-$80s (WTI), the Coterra merger closes on schedule in Q2, and integration proceeds without major hiccups.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Even in the most optimistic of scenarios, where the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran holds and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, consumer prices will remain high and inflation will almost certainly continue to gain for months.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The speed with which Hormuz reopens is vital for energy markets across the globe.
—Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Filed on the final day of March, Nancy Leprino’s lawsuit recommences a family feud that dates back a dozen years and reopens a window into the deeply private family company.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The popular run at Blue Spring State Park reopens for the season to swimmers, snorkelers, tubers and paddlers after the 2026 manatee season at the park in Orange City, Friday, April 3, 2026.
—Joe Burbank, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Petrochemical supply chains could take months to recover from the current disruption even if the strait reopens promptly, the CEO of Dow, the chemicals corporation, said at a recent conference.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Some commenters begged Fleischmann not to give up, pledging to come in and purchase items if the store reopens.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Heaven help us if a Dem is elected in 2028 and reopens the border.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Even in the most optimistic of scenarios, where the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran holds and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, consumer prices will remain high and inflation will almost certainly continue to gain for months.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The speed with which Hormuz reopens is vital for energy markets across the globe.
—Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Filed on the final day of March, Nancy Leprino’s lawsuit recommences a family feud that dates back a dozen years and reopens a window into the deeply private family company.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The popular run at Blue Spring State Park reopens for the season to swimmers, snorkelers, tubers and paddlers after the 2026 manatee season at the park in Orange City, Friday, April 3, 2026.
—Joe Burbank, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Petrochemical supply chains could take months to recover from the current disruption even if the strait reopens promptly, the CEO of Dow, the chemicals corporation, said at a recent conference.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Some commenters begged Fleischmann not to give up, pledging to come in and purchase items if the store reopens.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Heaven help us if a Dem is elected in 2028 and reopens the border.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopens
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Model data continues to show a line of showers stretching from the east to the west, developing this afternoon to the north of Pittsburgh.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below About an hour after each launch, the Falcon 9 upper stage deployed its cargo, sending the satellites on track to join the SpaceX low Earth orbit megaconstellation.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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These figures are based on assumptions the current ceasefire holds and energy production resumes to normal levels by June.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the promo trailer for Episode 2, slated for April 19, Cassie resumes her OnlyFans endeavors wearing a revealing baby costume, prompting Kelly's criticism.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 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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