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
So, after the CPI is released, darkness once again will envelop federal economic data until the government reopens.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, while Republicans say health care discussions shouldn't happen until the government reopens.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The structure reopens and relaxes when conditions settle.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Due to the crisis, they were indefinitely furloughed, along with most of the agency, until the government reopens.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
The Old Globe reopens in Balboa Park with now artistic director Craig Noel back at the helm.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Government employees who are deemed essential — like TSA agents and air traffic controllers — have continued to work, though they won't get paid until the government reopens.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Republicans and Democrats must come back to the negotiating table to reach an agreement that reopens the government, prevents health care costs from skyrocketing, and lowers costs on everyday goods for American families.
—Derek Tran, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The ripple effects of a shutdown can remain for many months after the government reopens.
—Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, while Republicans say health care discussions shouldn't happen until the government reopens.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The structure reopens and relaxes when conditions settle.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Due to the crisis, they were indefinitely furloughed, along with most of the agency, until the government reopens.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
The Old Globe reopens in Balboa Park with now artistic director Craig Noel back at the helm.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Government employees who are deemed essential — like TSA agents and air traffic controllers — have continued to work, though they won't get paid until the government reopens.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Republicans and Democrats must come back to the negotiating table to reach an agreement that reopens the government, prevents health care costs from skyrocketing, and lowers costs on everyday goods for American families.
—Derek Tran, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The ripple effects of a shutdown can remain for many months after the government reopens.
—Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reopens
Verb
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Despite the conviction, Williams continues to assert his innocence.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While oil continues to drive Saudi Arabia's economy, the kingdom is now expanding into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports to diversify its growth avenues.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The order allows the state to use emergency funds to support food assistance until federal funding resumes.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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Food money could return when the federal government resumes or if Congress passes a spending carveout to help the roughly 42 million Americans who use federal dollars to eat.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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But even after the Fed restarts interest rate reductions, the institution is likely to remain the focus of the president’s ire.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Reopens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reopens. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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