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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—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
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—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
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—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Jill Biden’s new memoir and the tour to promote it are reigniting frustrations among some Democrats who feel the former first lady is unnecessarily relitigating the 2024 presidential campaign.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 6 June 2026
Both shootings reignited calls for police accountability and sparked debate about law enforcement’s role in how mental health calls are handled.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
The rush for the exits by investors is reigniting anxiety over pressures in the global private markets industry.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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