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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Their claims, detailed in graphic accounts in the documentary, reignited global debate about Jackson’s legacy.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
What Happens Next Harris book and its tour could reignite intra-party debates regarding Democratic leadership, foreign policy, and the party’s path forward.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University two weeks ago has shaken the nation and reignited debate over the line between free speech and incitement.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
The utility also maintained in legal filings that the Twelve Tribes blaze created a large firebreak by burning all the brush and debris in its path and that any fire started by Xcel equipment would not have had enough fuel to reignite and continue burning.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 25 Sep. 2025
What Happens Next Harris book and its tour could reignite intra-party debates regarding Democratic leadership, foreign policy, and the party’s path forward.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University two weeks ago has shaken the nation and reignited debate over the line between free speech and incitement.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
The utility also maintained in legal filings that the Twelve Tribes blaze created a large firebreak by burning all the brush and debris in its path and that any fire started by Xcel equipment would not have had enough fuel to reignite and continue burning.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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