reintroduce

verb

re·​in·​tro·​duce (ˌ)rē-ˌin-trə-ˈdüs How to pronounce reintroduce (audio)
-ˈdyüs
reintroduced; reintroducing
Synonyms of reintroducenext

transitive verb

: to introduce (someone or something) again
efforts to reintroduce the animals into the wild
They'd been touring hard, reintroducing themselves to audiences nearly a decade after going their separate ways.James Sullivan
… the company has taken the bold step of reintroducing hits from the past.Lynn Yaeger
reintroduction noun
plural reintroductions
Three years later it became the core site for reintroduction of the red wolf, a species officially extinct in the wild. Cheryl Lyn Dybas

Examples of reintroduce in a Sentence

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Croatia plans to reintroduce mandatory military service this year, compelling men between the ages of 19 and 29 to undergo two months of basic training, and several other countries – including France and Germany – have recently introduced schemes to incentivise young people to serve. Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 The proposal could be reintroduced during the Legislature’s next regular session in 2027. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 Keep your eyes open, though also keep your distance, for the local deer that are being bred and reintroduced on the property. John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 Lawmakers have reintroduced coordinated bills to establish a combined cannabis and hemp regulatory structure, signaling continued momentum. Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reintroduce

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reintroduce was in 1642

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“Reintroduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reintroduce. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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