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
Riders were being advised to take alternative routes before the station was reopened at 11 a.m..
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Oak Park’s Rehm Pool open for season Rehn Pool at 515 Garfield St. in Oak Park has reopened – with one exception.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Colleges don't reopen until fall, but students might want to get a jumpstart on back-to-school shopping next week.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Already a Detroit destination ahead of the first anniversary of its reopening party on June 6, the station has become a hotspot for weddings, other events and visits by more than 300,000 people.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Oak Park’s Rehm Pool open for season Rehn Pool at 515 Garfield St. in Oak Park has reopened – with one exception.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Colleges don't reopen until fall, but students might want to get a jumpstart on back-to-school shopping next week.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
Already a Detroit destination ahead of the first anniversary of its reopening party on June 6, the station has become a hotspot for weddings, other events and visits by more than 300,000 people.
—Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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The upcoming launch will be just the second of about 80 in the years ahead as Amazon continues to amass its satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Now, restart the console one last time, and the issue should be fixed.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Try restarting your modem and check that all cables are securely attached.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Make sure that lightning is well away from your location before resuming outdoor activity.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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The impact on aid The U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on Thursday that since Israel resumed military operations in March, 640,000 Palestinians have been displaced.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 June 2025
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“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopen. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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