reapplication
noun
re·ap·pli·ca·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 
plural reapplications
: a second or renewed application : the act or an instance of reapplying
… he plans to reapply in the spring, when his patio permit is up for reapplication.—
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Stephanie MendersThere are some sunscreens designed to be water/sweat proof; typically those products still recommend reapplication every 40-80 minutes.—Katie Savio
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Read on for the 12 favorites recommended by editors and dermatologists that leave skin soothed and, more importantly, protected from the sun (with proper reapplication, of course).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Although most of us have accepted our fate of endless reapplication, NYX is proving that glosses can last the whole day too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
But judging by all the on-camera canoodling Kylie and Timothée did, that reapplication didn't last long.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The visa initially grants a three-year stay, which can be extended to six years, with the possibility of reapplication thereafter.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Although most of us have accepted our fate of endless reapplication, NYX is proving that glosses can last the whole day too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
But judging by all the on-camera canoodling Kylie and Timothée did, that reapplication didn't last long.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The visa initially grants a three-year stay, which can be extended to six years, with the possibility of reapplication thereafter.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Reapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapplication. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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