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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This question — which strikes at the heart of a perennial issue in American politics, frequently reignited by recurring mass shootings — sparked an intense partisan divide.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The identity and motivation of the shooter is not yet known but Kirk's death has reignited concerns of deepening political polarization and violence in the country.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s eyebrow-raising book is reigniting conversations about the chaotic 2024 presidential campaign season just as Democrats are securing several special-election wins before the marquee gubernatorial races in November.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Since last summer’s parliamentary election failed to deliver a majority to any one party or bloc, two governments have collapsed amid dispute over the coming year’s budget — reigniting concerns the country is on an unsustainable fiscal track.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The identity and motivation of the shooter is not yet known but Kirk's death has reignited concerns of deepening political polarization and violence in the country.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s eyebrow-raising book is reigniting conversations about the chaotic 2024 presidential campaign season just as Democrats are securing several special-election wins before the marquee gubernatorial races in November.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Since last summer’s parliamentary election failed to deliver a majority to any one party or bloc, two governments have collapsed amid dispute over the coming year’s budget — reigniting concerns the country is on an unsustainable fiscal track.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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