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 Monroe reversed its position after Sawyer’s amendment became public and called for the CRTPO to vote again on the issue, but the push to reopen the discussion failed. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 The good news is that Taquiza plans to eventually reopen in the Little River neighborhood at 8246 NE Second Ave. — Connie Ogle june 30, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The light rail’s Green Line will reopen after construction of the new light rail station at Seventh Street and Railyards Boulevard is completed, which is expected later this summer. — Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 The observatory, which is the oldest continuously operating weather observatory in North America, will be closed through Thursday for repairs and is expected to reopen Friday. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reopen

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There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

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The bank said previous interventions had only temporarily interrupted the yen’s slide before USD/JPY resumed climbing, and expects a similar pattern if authorities intervene again.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
When play resumed in the seventh inning, the loud crackle of fireworks could be heard in the distance.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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