re·launch
(ˌ)rē-ˈlȯnch 
-ˈlänch
relaunched; relaunching
: to launch (something) again or to be launched again
relaunch a ship
Instead of letting the app close, then … waiting while the app relaunches, you can tell your iPad to abort your now-unwanted Home button press.—
Lex Friedman
Lex Friedman
especially
: to go into or put (something) into operation or motion again
relaunch a company/brand/product
The Herald-Leader was renaming its Web site … and wanted to relaunch with the new name … —Editor & Publisher
Editor & Publisher … also hopes motherhood will be the springboard that relaunches her stagnant acting career. —Roy S. Johnson
Roy S. Johnson … recasting those roles with younger actors could allow Sony to relaunch this series. —Charlene Jane Anders
Charlene Jane Anders
re·launch
ˈrē-ˌlȯnch
-ˌlänch
plural relaunches
: the act or an instance of launching something (such as a product or company) again
VW is struggling to come back from near extinction with a splashy relaunch of its retro icon, the Beetle.—Janet Guyon
Janet GuyonExamples of relaunch in a Sentence
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The company then managed to relaunch one of those boosters on a subsequent flight in May.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The Grinch meal's popularity is reportedly outperforming previous promotions like the Minecraft Happy Meal and the Snack Wrap relaunch.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2025
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Verb
With a World Cup rapidly approaching, the significance of Thiaw becoming the latest player to join Howe’s Newcastle and either kickstart or relaunch their international career should not be lost on any future potential signings.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The company then managed to relaunch one of those boosters on a subsequent flight in May.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
The store’s private label has been expanding since its relaunch earlier this year, and collaborations have become a cornerstone of the growth strategy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The Grinch meal's popularity is reportedly outperforming previous promotions like the Minecraft Happy Meal and the Snack Wrap relaunch.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Relaunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaunch. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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