reapply
Britishverb
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(tr) to put or spread (something) on again
reapply sunscreen frequently
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to put in an application or request again
Example Sentences
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Students will have to reapply, which is prompting panic and unease, some say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: Business line of credit lenders offer an ongoing source of funding without the need to reapply for funds, but costs can be high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Brewdog has been criticised for asking staff to reapply for their jobs, in what a union has described as a "fire and rehire" scheme.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
On the other hand, he said, the truckers would argue they had no choice but to reapply to try to get their licenses back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
It'll feel better if you reapply the hand sanitizer.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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