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
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On the trip, Jaliya reconnects with Andre, her childhood crush—and also starts to fall for a new acquaintance named India.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Cancer season, for instance, brings attention to your social life, networks and long-term goals, making this a pivotal time to reconnect with people who support you and your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Then reconnect privately with former colleagues and clients.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Cancer season, for instance, brings attention to your social life, networks and long-term goals, making this a pivotal time to reconnect with people who support you and your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Then reconnect privately with former colleagues and clients.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Reconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnect. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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