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
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).
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Nothing can rekindle your love for hosting and lounging outside like a new set of outdoor furniture.
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Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
At the very least, rekindle connections once a year to wish a happy new year or to check in over the summer about vacation plans.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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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
At the very least, rekindle connections once a year to wish a happy new year or to check in over the summer about vacation plans.
—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Their characters, ranch tycoon Beulah and local vet Everett, were romantically involved at one point but are no longer, though Beulah seems keen to rekindle their relationship.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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The latest tensions have revived memories of the xenophobic violence of 2008, which killed at least 62 people and displaced thousands.
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In May of this year, Washington revived the original 2020 proposal and reopened it for public comment.
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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But some reporters seem compelled to resurrect its ghost to justify to fewer and fewer peers their bootstrapped existence.
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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