reunite

verb

re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt How to pronounce reunite (audio)
reunited; reuniting; reunites
Synonyms of reunitenext

transitive verb

: to bring together again

intransitive verb

: to come together again : rejoin

Examples of reunite in a Sentence

The police reunited the woman and her son. We need a candidate who can reunite the party. The band reunited for a special concert.
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All the hostages were reunited with their families Wednesday, Blakemore said. Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 The fractured cast has finally reunited, too, with Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans appearing alongside stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 June 2026 Nearly a week after a deadly explosion at the Clyde Apartments in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood, a 10‑year‑old girl who survived the blast has reunited with the man credited with saving her life. Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Smith first announced the book last fall, just after reuniting with costars Holmes, Jackson, Williams, Mary Beth Peil, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Meredith Monroe and Busy Philipps for a one-night-only charity reunion event. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reunite

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin reunitus, past participle of reunire, from Latin re- + Late Latin unire to unite — more at unite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reunite was in the 15th century

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“Reunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reunite. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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reunite

verb
re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt How to pronounce reunite (audio)
: to come or bring together again after a separation

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