reapply
verb
re·ap·ply
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 
reapplied; reapplying; reapplies
: to apply for a second or subsequent time: such as
a
intransitive
: to make a new appeal or request especially in the form of a written application
… allowing some of the fired controllers to reapply for their old jobs.—
Darcy Frey
Darcy Frey
b
transitive
: to lay or spread (something) on again
reapply makeup
Many repellents do not weather well and will need to be reapplied after a rain.—Kyle Robinson
Kyle RobinsonExamples of reapply in a Sentence
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Schools reapply for banner status every four years.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The change would reapply payroll taxes starting at $400,000 in earnings.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
If the protection is renewed by the president, TPS beneficiaries must reapply for it.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
To get the most out of this product, use one layer as your foundation and reapply over the areas craving concealer.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The change would reapply payroll taxes starting at $400,000 in earnings.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
If the protection is renewed by the president, TPS beneficiaries must reapply for it.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
To get the most out of this product, use one layer as your foundation and reapply over the areas craving concealer.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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