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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Reinsve and Dern both reunited with dear friends (directors Joachim Trier and Bradley Cooper, respectively) behind the camera. Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025 After investigators confirmed a positive identification, Michelle Newton, who was also using a different name, was reunited with her father, Joseph Newton, and other relatives. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 Following a two-year separation, as a result of mental health struggles and infidelity, Lennon and Ono reunited and released 1980’s Double Fantasy. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 The latter saw Steve as an older man pass down his Captain America shield to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), after going back in time to reunite with his beloved Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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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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