reinstate
verb (used with object)
to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state.
is reinstating
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present progressiveof reinstate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“After a two-year suspension, Meta is reinstating former President Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Trump hasn’t been on Facebook for two years, so, pretty much just like the rest of us.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
MilliporeSigma, a life sciences firm headquartered in Burlington, Mass., briefly lifted its mask requirement this summer but is reinstating it beginning Monday, a company spokesman said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 1, 2021
Nevada is reinstating a coronavirus mask mandate requiring people in high-transmission areas to wear masks in public indoor spaces – regardless of vaccination status.
From Fox News ● Jul. 28, 2021
PayPal is reinstating a controversial policy around its handling of fees in the event of a refund.
From The Verge ● Sep. 20, 2019
Washington, D.C., is reinstating in-person visits and New Jersey is considering similar requirements.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2017
