as in to continue
to begin again or return to after an interruption
court will reopen after a brief recess
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reopen
After a four-year closure, the popular series of subterranean chambers laced with crystalline formations found beneath Sequoia National Park is reopening to the public.
—
Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
With the liquor license approved and the nightclub endorsement needed, mayoral Chief of Staff George Bridges Jr. said after the meeting that steps to reopening remain.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
But as offices reopened, something unexpected happened.
—Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
But last week, officials dropped dates for reopening the entire highway by the end of June.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reopen
Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
With the liquor license approved and the nightclub endorsement needed, mayoral Chief of Staff George Bridges Jr. said after the meeting that steps to reopening remain.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
But as offices reopened, something unexpected happened.
—Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
But last week, officials dropped dates for reopening the entire highway by the end of June.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reopen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopen
Verb
-
Geopolitical Ticking Clock The ongoing U.S.-China dispute, Beijing’s approval delays, and national security concerns continue to cloud any hopes for a straightforward resolution pathway.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
-
What’s next: The Royals continue their three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Samsung is no doubt working to fix the issues and restart the update rollout.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Delegates from the United States and Iran are holding talks in Oman on Saturday in a delicate effort to restart negotiations over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
But Judge Darren Simpson of Idaho’s 7th Judicial District denied the motion, and the trial resumed for another two days until jurors were sent to deliberate.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reopen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopen. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share