reignite
verb
re·ig·nite
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt 
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive
: to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive
: to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive
: to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.—
Jeffrey Bartholet
Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition
noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions.
—Ryan Pfeil
Ryan Pfeil
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Premiering in the thick of a global pandemic, Bridgerton arrived just when audiences needed an escape, and quickly reignited pop culture's love affair with period dramas.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
His move has reignited a decades-old debate over the War Powers Act, a law passed in the early 1970s meant to divide authority over military action between Congress and the president.
—Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Discussion surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal titles was reignited on April 28, when Meghan appeared as a podcast guest on The Jamie Kern Lima Show.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran has reignited a decades-long debate over the legality of unilateral military action.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
His move has reignited a decades-old debate over the War Powers Act, a law passed in the early 1970s meant to divide authority over military action between Congress and the president.
—Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Discussion surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal titles was reignited on April 28, when Meghan appeared as a podcast guest on The Jamie Kern Lima Show.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 June 2025
President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran has reignited a decades-long debate over the legality of unilateral military action.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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