REOPEN Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reopen

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən

Definition of reopen

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 Since the lawsuit was filed, the DA has reopened the case and New York state officials have launched an investigation. — Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition to the 34th Street garden, the Prairie Terrace at 17th Street will reopen after being shrouded in scaffolding for nine years because of construction alongside it. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026 Neighboring businesses near the Empire Towers building in Glen Burnie can reopen after officials determined the structure is stable enough and no longer at risk of further collapse. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The property has temporarily closed without a date for reopening in place yet. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reopen

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But Griffin’s focus on the Times story and other fallout has, acquaintances say, continued.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
This allows the motorcycle to continue moving across the river after accelerating on land.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of continue

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Washington and Israel are reportedly planning to restart major combat operations against Iran after the midterm elections in America.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The two check in at a hotel together, hiding from Paladin’s pursuit, but Vision breaks down again and needs Thomas to restart him.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of restart

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There have been much smaller posture adjustments at several other embassies in the Middle East -- changes officials say are also linked to the Houthi threat and other matters not connected to any plan to resume combat against Iran.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Gray also expects initial public offerings to resume once the market and geopolitical situation calms a bit.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of resume

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