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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In May, Cassellius announced that 181 centralized teaching staff would have to reapply for a smaller number of centralized teaching positions or take jobs in classrooms that didn’t have teachers for fall.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Once the time is up, rinse the cleaner and reapply if necessary, but try not to use an abrasive scrubber to keep the surface scratch-free.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Use deterrent sprays in combination with other methods and reapply often.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
The company anticipates some of the workers currently employed by BlueOval SK will likely reapply to work for Ford at the new battery storage production facility.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Once the time is up, rinse the cleaner and reapply if necessary, but try not to use an abrasive scrubber to keep the surface scratch-free.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Use deterrent sprays in combination with other methods and reapply often.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
The company anticipates some of the workers currently employed by BlueOval SK will likely reapply to work for Ford at the new battery storage production facility.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reapply
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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