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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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The judge ordered the administration to reinstate the legal status and work authorization of those remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

WSJLI: Is there any fair value price at which leadership might plan to reinstate these sales at some point, or do you see this as a permanent shift?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

“And not behind a person, but behind the desire to reinstate the factions. Who says I need you?”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth