re·launch
(ˌ)rē-ˈlȯnch 
-ˈlänch
relaunched; relaunching
: to launch (something) again or to be launched again
relaunch a ship
Instead of letting the app close, then … waiting while the app relaunches, you can tell your iPad to abort your now-unwanted Home button press.—
Lex Friedman
Lex Friedman
especially
: to go into or put (something) into operation or motion again
relaunch a company/brand/product
The Herald-Leader was renaming its Web site … and wanted to relaunch with the new name … —Editor & Publisher
Editor & Publisher … also hopes motherhood will be the springboard that relaunches her stagnant acting career. —Roy S. Johnson
Roy S. Johnson … recasting those roles with younger actors could allow Sony to relaunch this series. —Charlene Jane Anders
Charlene Jane Anders
re·launch
ˈrē-ˌlȯnch
-ˌlänch
plural relaunches
: the act or an instance of launching something (such as a product or company) again
VW is struggling to come back from near extinction with a splashy relaunch of its retro icon, the Beetle.—Janet Guyon
Janet GuyonExamples of relaunch in a Sentence
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, NewJeans — which attempted to relaunch earlier this year under the new name NJZ — plans to appeal the court’s decision.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Jenner drew criticism earlier this month after posting a short Instagram clip showing her walking handcuffed down a jail hallway surrounded by officers as part of a promo for the King Kylie relaunch.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Now Wolves can look for a new man who comes with less baggage and O’Neil can look elsewhere to relaunch a coaching career that should not yet be written off.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, NewJeans — which attempted to relaunch earlier this year under the new name NJZ — plans to appeal the court’s decision.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Next, Olandria teamed up with Ugg on the relaunch of their relaunch of their Classic Short Fluff Momma boots.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Jenner drew criticism earlier this month after posting a short Instagram clip showing her walking handcuffed down a jail hallway surrounded by officers as part of a promo for the King Kylie relaunch.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Relaunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaunch. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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