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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Ares failed to reignite the series this year, but diehard fans still believe Tron could be huge with the right creative direction and a return to basics.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Fire rescue efforts were further complicated as some units inside the buildings reignited, even after their flames had been extinguished by firefighters.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
With the release of the first four episodes of Season 5 on November 26, fans and critics alike have returned in droves to the Upside Down, reigniting one of pop culture’s most fervent fandoms.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Florida, which fired Billy Napier earlier this season, is hoping to lure Kiffin to Gainesville to reignite a program desperate to return to the top of the college football rankings.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Fire rescue efforts were further complicated as some units inside the buildings reignited, even after their flames had been extinguished by firefighters.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
With the release of the first four episodes of Season 5 on November 26, fans and critics alike have returned in droves to the Upside Down, reigniting one of pop culture’s most fervent fandoms.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
At the same time, Florida, which fired Billy Napier earlier this season, is hoping to lure Kiffin to Gainesville to reignite a program desperate to return to the top of the college football rankings.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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