REOPEN Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reopen

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈō-pən

Definition of reopen

as in to continue

to begin again or return to after an interruption court will reopen after a brief recess

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Recent Examples of reopen Recently, however, the museum gained official nonprofit status and reopened in a smaller location. — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 Six Flags Over Georgia reopened Friday evening, as officials pledged a thorough investigation into what caused an Atlanta educator to be ejected from a popular roller coaster midride. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But Mangel and developer Larry Mandell's plan to purchase and reopen the Uptown ended up falling through. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 After being closed for more than a year, Havana Harry’s is reopening in Coral Gables. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reopen

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The defense has exceeded expectations and continues to cement itself as a top-20, maybe even a top-15 defense, while the offense remains a disappointment, even after beating the Bears (4-2, 2-1).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
This month Regal cinemas are re-running James Bond classics as the wait for a new 007 actor continues.

— Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of continue

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While the scheme was restarted in December, the former government also put a cap on the value of productions for the first half of 2026, adding to the uncertainty as producers tend to plan budgets a year ahead or more.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Intervene in the economy by lowering interest rates and taxes and hiking government spending, thereby encouraging consumers and businesses to spend and invest and help restart growth.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of restart

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Jayendu Krishna, a director at Drewry Maritime Advisors, said none of the major container shipping lines had resumed services through Hormuz since suspending operations following the outbreak of the war in February.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Zelenskyyâ€™s decision to resume strikes on Russian refineries may further strain ties.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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