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reinstate

[ree-in-steyt] / ˌri ɪnˈsteɪt /
VERB
give back responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring back reelect reestablish reintroduce renew replace restore revive
STRONG
recall redeem rehabilitate return
WEAK
put back put in power again rehire reinvest
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy kill
WEAK
fire let go

Example Sentences

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But her lawyer, Stacy Tolchin, said the record showed that the order lacked supervisory approval and was never finalized, so there was no valid removal order to reinstate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The White House responded to the decision by saying it would reinstate the levies using other laws.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

At the time, it said it would reinstate withdrawals in the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Brazil's telecoms regulator Anatel said in a statement sent to AFP that it was working to "reinstate the block" after Rumble managed to hide its internet addresses by routing its service through another company's network.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

“It appears I shall have to reinstate Chiron as activities director. I suppose I do miss the old horse’s pinochle games.”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.