as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopening
Automakers and others watching the talks are concerned that reopening the deal could create additional trade uncertainty that leads to lower investments and fewer jobs.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
This unprecedented case and resolution have experts questioning the legality of the settlement and courts considering reopening the lawsuit.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The talks unfold amid fresh crossfire over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint the closure of which has fueled a global energy crisis and alarmed allies.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But for Iran, reopening the strait does not mean relinquishing control of it.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Under the 60-day renewable agreement, Iran committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s energy passes, in return for Washington lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports, allowing Tehran to resume its oil exports.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The fire delayed the racetrack’s reopening after closing a decade earlier, due to restrictions imposed after the United States’ entry into World War II.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships not to approach the waterway, which Iran had committed to reopening under the interim peace deal signed this week.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
On Friday, Beaubien Street is reopening just in time for two holiday weekends.
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Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
This unprecedented case and resolution have experts questioning the legality of the settlement and courts considering reopening the lawsuit.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The talks unfold amid fresh crossfire over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint the closure of which has fueled a global energy crisis and alarmed allies.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
But for Iran, reopening the strait does not mean relinquishing control of it.
—
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Under the 60-day renewable agreement, Iran committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s energy passes, in return for Washington lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports, allowing Tehran to resume its oil exports.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The fire delayed the racetrack’s reopening after closing a decade earlier, due to restrictions imposed after the United States’ entry into World War II.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships not to approach the waterway, which Iran had committed to reopening under the interim peace deal signed this week.
—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
On Friday, Beaubien Street is reopening just in time for two holiday weekends.
—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopening
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As such, Propco must reapply for permits before resuming construction, which delays the project’s completion until the middle of 2027, according to the documents.
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The search near Longhorn Park Drive launched and continued throughout Saturday afternoon and evening, resuming Sunday morning again.
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Sunshine is restarting Idaho’s storied, high-grade Sunshine silver mine.
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Microsoft signed a 20-year deal with Constellation tied to restarting Three Mile Island Unit 1, now the Crane Clean Energy Center.
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid, wearing pink, and among the guests continuing to trickle in, as well as bestselling author Jenny Han and actor Bradley Cooper.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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“Reopening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopening. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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