as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
when I asked my daughter if she wouldn't mind picking up dinner on her way home from soccer practice, she rejoined, "Only if you wouldn't mind me taking out the pickup later tonight!"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rejoin
Fowler rejoined the Dallas Cowboys in free agency, and Washington did not sign or draft any obvious change agents to join linebacker Frankie Luvu (eight sacks in 2024).
—
Ben Standig, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Bottas rejoined Mercedes after ending his F1 journey with the Sauber team at the end of last year.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The Duchess of Sussex rejoined Instagram in January, logging back online for the first time in five years.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 June 2025
Since rejoining Nike in early 2024, Graham has led the brand’s marketing revival at a moment of existential reckoning.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rejoin
Ben Standig, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Bottas rejoined Mercedes after ending his F1 journey with the Sauber team at the end of last year.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The Duchess of Sussex rejoined Instagram in January, logging back online for the first time in five years.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 June 2025
Since rejoining Nike in early 2024, Graham has led the brand’s marketing revival at a moment of existential reckoning.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rejoin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoin
Verb
-
Officers responded to area of West Gate and Middle Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to the Bristol Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
-
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said the responding agencies were the Metro Nashville Police and Fire Departments, Tennessee Highway Patrol, La Vergne Police Department, Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
Verb
-
Mascherano replied, when asked Friday morning if Messi would be traveling and available for the match.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
-
In comparison, 23% of the older generations replied the same.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
Obviously, the Lakers have a few questions to answer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
-
Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rejoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoin. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share