RE-KINDLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rekindle

verb

ˌrē-ˈkin-dᵊl

Definition of rekindle

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

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Recent Examples of rekindle New romances blossom, old flames rekindle and shocking secrets will be spilled in this third series which takes everyone’s favourite rivalries to the next level. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 June 2026 After 16 years away from the World Cup, there’s a will and a way to rekindle the spirit that sparked the nation’s run to the 2010 quarterfinals in South Africa. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 10 June 2026 The first of five installments introduces audiences to the series' hero — New York police officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) — who has traveled to Los Angeles hoping to rekindle a romance with his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia). — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 Nothing can rekindle your love for hosting and lounging outside like a new set of outdoor furniture. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rekindle

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City leaders now face pressure to revive past holiday crackdowns — from checkpoints to curfews — as Newport wrestles with balancing coastal access, tourism revenue and neighborhood safety.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Oil prices still remain well below their war-time peaks of above $120 a barrel for Brent, but the increases could be enough to revive inflation fears.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of revive

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There’s also plenty of Duncan Idaho, the fearsome warrior who died defending Paul and his mother (Rebecca Ferguson), and who has been resurrected as a ghola.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
In the nearby Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, NASA resurrected its underwater program in 2001 to capitalize on the strong connections between ocean and space exploration.

— Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of resurrect

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Getting and renewing your passport might get just a little bit easier, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 July 2026
As Democrats try to move beyond Platner’s campaign, the episode is likely to renew questions about the party’s recruitment and vetting of candidates.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of renew

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