as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopen
The bridge was temporarily closed during the incident but has since been reopened.
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 July 2025
Six stores reopened in the Charlotte region, in Ballantyne, Concord, Davidson, SouthPark, Fort Mill and Rock Hill.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
However, despite parts of the river officially reopening, experts strongly caution against swimming or tubing for now.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
The westbound lanes were reopened as of 12 p.m., according to ADOT.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 July 2025
Six stores reopened in the Charlotte region, in Ballantyne, Concord, Davidson, SouthPark, Fort Mill and Rock Hill.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
However, despite parts of the river officially reopening, experts strongly caution against swimming or tubing for now.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025
The westbound lanes were reopened as of 12 p.m., according to ADOT.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopen
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The White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires continue to rage across the Grand Canyon's North Rim.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Search and rescue teams continue to look for the missing people.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Now the nominations machinery is restarting, and Trump's most controversial judicial nominee is only one step away from the federal bench.—
July 21,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Reengagement From Qualified Lead: A vetted prospect returns to restart the conversation.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump’s biggest campaign promises.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Season Seven concluded on Sunday evening with heartfelt romantic declarations, a breakup anyone with eyes could have seen coming from a thousand miles away, and a collective sigh of relief from the fans at home that Total Drama Island is finally over and normal life can resume — maybe.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopen. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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