reestablish
verb
re·es·tab·lish
(ˌ)rē-i-ˈsta-blish 
variants
or re-establish
reestablished or re-established; reestablishing or re-establishing
: to establish (something or someone) again
Within one year he rallied his forces, invaded the delta, and reestablished his rule.—
Harry A. Gailey, Jr.
Harry A. Gailey, Jr.Those deals allowed Washington to reestablish diplomatic relations with Egypt and Syria …—Robert D. Kaplan
Robert D. KaplanThanks to an extended captive breeding program, the California condor stands a chance of reestablishing itself in the wild.—Todd Wilkinson
Todd Wilkinson"He quickly reestablished himself as a top pitcher, arguably the best in this draft," says one NL scout who saw him throw.—Albert Chen
Albert ChenNASA scientists lost contact with it right after the craft was ordered to pressurize its fuel tanks. All attempts to reestablish contact have failed.—Science Activities
Science Activities
reestablishment
noun
or re-establishment
… the reestablishment of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See in 1984 …
—Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. Reese
John's solitary tomb … is apt testimony to the central role of Florence in the re-establishment of the Roman Papacy.
—Richard Fremantle
Richard Fremantle
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After that, Canning reestablished himself in an adventurous five innings against one of MLB’s best offenses.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Native Americans might not see Colorado’s sesquicentennial as a reason to celebrate, but some see opportunities to reestablish connections.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Summer employment can also help individuals with disabilities reestablish routines and better understand any on-going limitations.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Not just because Cubans could get online, but also because Cuba and the United States had reestablished diplomatic relations, ending decades of cold war, and the news attracted foreign media attention to the island.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Native Americans might not see Colorado’s sesquicentennial as a reason to celebrate, but some see opportunities to reestablish connections.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Summer employment can also help individuals with disabilities reestablish routines and better understand any on-going limitations.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Not just because Cubans could get online, but also because Cuba and the United States had reestablished diplomatic relations, ending decades of cold war, and the news attracted foreign media attention to the island.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
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“Reestablish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reestablish. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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