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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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A judge recently sided with a legal challenge spearheaded by The New York Times and ordered the Pentagon to reinstate the passes of certain reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Some executives had pushed to reinstate the filters -- which show users how cosmetic procedures would look -- to avoid losing market share amid growing competition from TikTok.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

He felt it important to do something to reinstate himself with Jake.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison