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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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
At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
Tait profiles four couples who—despite missteps, redirections, and the randomness of life—managed to reconnect and begin a long-term relationship.
—Longreads, 29 Mar. 2024
According to the logline, Hank gets an unexpected diagnosis, leading him to reconnect with his responsible adult son Ben.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Annie is trying to reconnect with her lifelong best friend, bride-to-be Lillian (Maya Rudolph), who is seated with snobby, wealthy bridesmaid and aspiring BFF Helen (Rose Byrne).
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
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
At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
Tait profiles four couples who—despite missteps, redirections, and the randomness of life—managed to reconnect and begin a long-term relationship.
—Longreads, 29 Mar. 2024
According to the logline, Hank gets an unexpected diagnosis, leading him to reconnect with his responsible adult son Ben.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
Annie is trying to reconnect with her lifelong best friend, bride-to-be Lillian (Maya Rudolph), who is seated with snobby, wealthy bridesmaid and aspiring BFF Helen (Rose Byrne).
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Reconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnect. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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