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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
To keep your plants protected, reapply DE several times throughout the growing season and after every heavy rain.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
Experts advise wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 and making sure to reapply it regularly.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024
Editor's tip: The blush effect lasts longer than the lip effect, so reapply throughout the day for the best results.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 1 Aug. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
To keep your plants protected, reapply DE several times throughout the growing season and after every heavy rain.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024
Experts advise wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 and making sure to reapply it regularly.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024
Editor's tip: The blush effect lasts longer than the lip effect, so reapply throughout the day for the best results.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 1 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 18 Aug. 2024.
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