reignite
verb
re·ig·nite
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt 
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive
: to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive
: to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive
: to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.—
Jeffrey Bartholet
Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition
noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions.
—Ryan Pfeil
Ryan Pfeil
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By reverting to an older approach, Guardiola has reignited hope for the future.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Over the weekend, the G-Unit mogul reignited the controversy by posting a video clip of a rat carefully trying to steal a slice of cheese without triggering a mousetrap.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Apr. 2025
With maximalist instrumentals, the band reignites the spark within listeners.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Still, his omission of reparations has reignited criticism from many in Haiti and across the diaspora who view recognition without repayment as an incomplete reckoning.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Over the weekend, the G-Unit mogul reignited the controversy by posting a video clip of a rat carefully trying to steal a slice of cheese without triggering a mousetrap.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Apr. 2025
With maximalist instrumentals, the band reignites the spark within listeners.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Still, his omission of reparations has reignited criticism from many in Haiti and across the diaspora who view recognition without repayment as an incomplete reckoning.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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