reconnect
verb
re·con·nect
(ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnekt 
reconnected; reconnecting; reconnects
: to connect again
The project … is reconnecting a road that was buried after a massive landslide …—
Juan Reyes
Juan ReyesThe organization also hosts family workshops that allow returning servicemen and women to reconnect with their children through woodworking projects such as bird houses.—Deborah Sullivan Brennan
Deborah Sullivan BrennanExamples of reconnect in a Sentence
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Following a dark few months, a friend suggested that Ritchson and his wife, Cat, head to Las Vegas on an adventure to reconnect as a couple — and do MDMA.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Since the era of social distancing, a desire to reconnect with friends and family has led to more ambitious group trips.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
In the body of his younger self, Mike reconnects with Scarlet (Leslie Mann), his high-school sweetheart who now wants a divorce, and their two teens (Michelle Trachtenberg and Sterling Knight).
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
When: From 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 25.
Alternate Routes: Drivers heading eastbound on I-10 can detour to southbound or eastbound Loop 202 and reconnect with the I-10 near Chandler Boulevard in the Ahwatukee area.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
But wasn’t until late 2019 that the two musicians would reconnect with an eye toward building a future together as a couple.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
Six months later, the letter writer wants to reach out — not to reconcile but just to reconnect.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
More than 300,000 homes and businesses in California were without power for days while crews scrambled to reconnect them.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
Jake vows to make the process difficult for Melanie, and along the way, the pair falls in love again as Melanie reconnects with her southern roots.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Since the era of social distancing, a desire to reconnect with friends and family has led to more ambitious group trips.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
In the body of his younger self, Mike reconnects with Scarlet (Leslie Mann), his high-school sweetheart who now wants a divorce, and their two teens (Michelle Trachtenberg and Sterling Knight).
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
When: From 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 25.
Alternate Routes: Drivers heading eastbound on I-10 can detour to southbound or eastbound Loop 202 and reconnect with the I-10 near Chandler Boulevard in the Ahwatukee area.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
But wasn’t until late 2019 that the two musicians would reconnect with an eye toward building a future together as a couple.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
Six months later, the letter writer wants to reach out — not to reconcile but just to reconnect.
—Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
More than 300,000 homes and businesses in California were without power for days while crews scrambled to reconnect them.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
Jake vows to make the process difficult for Melanie, and along the way, the pair falls in love again as Melanie reconnects with her southern roots.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Reconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnect. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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