reopen
verb (used with or without object)
to open again.
is reopening
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present progressiveof reopen (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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Now, Bed Bath & Beyond is reopening bricks-and-mortar stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
"We're really waiting for the signature of a concrete agreement and tangible proof that the Strait of Hormuz is reopening," said Blandine Ruty, secretary general of the French petroleum industry association Ufipem.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
How do you see Colombia’s relationship with Venezuela now that the country is reopening more to private investment?
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The company is reopening talks with Paramount Skydance but still views Netflix’s offer as superior, it says in a letter to Paramount’s board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, a 10-mile stretch of scenic Angeles Crest Highway is reopening to the public after being closed for years due to storm damage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
