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
Core inflation has eased from its 2022 highs, yet Sløk warns strong growth combined with an easier monetary policy stance could rekindle price pressures.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This transit could bring a romantic spark abroad, online, or in a classroom setting, or rekindle curiosity within an existing connection.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
This gives people space to recover and rekindle intrinsic motivation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Duke’s return is a chance for Jay to rekindle their friendship, make amends and start anew.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
This transit could bring a romantic spark abroad, online, or in a classroom setting, or rekindle curiosity within an existing connection.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
This gives people space to recover and rekindle intrinsic motivation.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Duke’s return is a chance for Jay to rekindle their friendship, make amends and start anew.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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So began the journey to revive the world of Pablo Sanchez and his team of backyard athletes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dramatic footage shows the infant unresponsive as officers performed CPR to revive her.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cuomo is trying win over undecided voters who disagree strongly with Mamdani on policy, but this approach may resurrect questions about Cuomo’s character.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Slow Horses is finishing up its fifth season, and it’s been renewed for two more, but there are currently eight books in the main series.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Health care premiums are expected to double for millions of Americans in 2026 if Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are not renewed — the sticking point at the center of the shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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