as in continues
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
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Recent Examples of reopens
If the Strait reopens or flows are partially restored, the system can begin to rebuild inventories and normalize.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Elsewhere, a 10-minute speedboat trip from Saint-Tropez itself, a jewel of the Belle Époque, Le Beauvallon—once a retreat for Winston Churchill and Audrey Hepburn—reopens its doors this spring under the COMO Hotels & Resorts umbrella.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Those payments would be released to lawmakers only after the government reopens.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
But a new trial just reopens the emotional part of it all over again.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Oil prices will likely remain elevated, in a range of $90 to $100 per barrel, through the rest of the year and into 2027 even if Hormuz reopens in early June, Hochstein said.
—Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Until the road reopens in 2027, lodges in the far reaches of the park are flying in guests by helicopter or bush plane.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Even if the waterway reopens, Gulf output and shipping is unlikely to return to normal levels any time soon, meaning fuel users could have to dig even deeper into storage tanks.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
When the North Rim officially reopens May 15, 2026, services will be limited, but all paved roadways within the park will reopen, providing access to many iconic viewpoints.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Elsewhere, a 10-minute speedboat trip from Saint-Tropez itself, a jewel of the Belle Époque, Le Beauvallon—once a retreat for Winston Churchill and Audrey Hepburn—reopens its doors this spring under the COMO Hotels & Resorts umbrella.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Those payments would be released to lawmakers only after the government reopens.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 May 2026
But a new trial just reopens the emotional part of it all over again.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Oil prices will likely remain elevated, in a range of $90 to $100 per barrel, through the rest of the year and into 2027 even if Hormuz reopens in early June, Hochstein said.
—Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Until the road reopens in 2027, lodges in the far reaches of the park are flying in guests by helicopter or bush plane.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Even if the waterway reopens, Gulf output and shipping is unlikely to return to normal levels any time soon, meaning fuel users could have to dig even deeper into storage tanks.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
When the North Rim officially reopens May 15, 2026, services will be limited, but all paved roadways within the park will reopen, providing access to many iconic viewpoints.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopens
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As the beaded trend continues its evolution from accessories to apparel, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of the beaded swimsuit.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The fun continues in the carriages.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Verb
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In most cases, a complete systems check can reset the ride quickly, and the ride resumes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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An agreement between the US and Iran to end the war is far from certain, with significant gaps remaining in the two sides’ positions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Tehran’s nuclear program, and Israel is preparing for the possibility that the fighting resumes.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Eliminating them restarts the project clock.—
Ben Link,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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The loan, promised to Kyiv months ago, has been long delayed because Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Victor Orbán was blocking it, demanding Ukraine restarts the flow of Russian oil into Europe.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Reopens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopens. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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