reapply
verb
re·ap·ply
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 
reapplied; reapplying; reapplies
: to apply for a second or subsequent time: such as
a
intransitive
: to make a new appeal or request especially in the form of a written application
… allowing some of the fired controllers to reapply for their old jobs.—
Darcy Frey
Darcy Frey
b
transitive
: to lay or spread (something) on again
reapply makeup
Many repellents do not weather well and will need to be reapplied after a rain.—Kyle Robinson
Kyle RobinsonExamples of reapply in a Sentence
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Although this sunscreen is water-resistant, don’t forget to reapply every two hours for consistent sun protection.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024
The executive told employees at the warehouses they would be terminated and have to reapply for their jobs for lower pay when a new 1.4-million-square-foot facility in Rancho Cucamonga opened, according to several workers who attended the meeting.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Under current rules, a union cannot reapply for recognition for the same group of workers for three years after losing a ballot.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2024
However, only about one-third of Americans reapply their sunscreen as recommended.13
Apply sunscreen every day regardless of the weather.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 12 Aug. 2024
The executive told employees at the warehouses they would be terminated and have to reapply for their jobs for lower pay when a new 1.4-million-square-foot facility in Rancho Cucamonga opened, according to several workers who attended the meeting.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Under current rules, a union cannot reapply for recognition for the same group of workers for three years after losing a ballot.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2024
However, only about one-third of Americans reapply their sunscreen as recommended.13
Apply sunscreen every day regardless of the weather.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reapply
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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