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
After stints with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, Darnold was able to rekindle his career in Minnesota, leading the Vikings to a 14-win season last year.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Beginning on Sunday, the temporary gridiron will play host to many of the NFL’s biggest names in another attempt to rekindle interest in its annual All-Star event.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Starmer wants to rekindle Britain’s flagging economy, especially as Washington becomes more unpredictable.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The pair rekindle their relationship and marry – only for things to fall apart again.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Beginning on Sunday, the temporary gridiron will play host to many of the NFL’s biggest names in another attempt to rekindle interest in its annual All-Star event.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Starmer wants to rekindle Britain’s flagging economy, especially as Washington becomes more unpredictable.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The pair rekindle their relationship and marry – only for things to fall apart again.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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While hair oils and sprays can temporarily revive dull strands, glosses and glazes are best for a long-lasting finish.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is resurrecting a major busway project and three bike lane overhauls that were pulled by the Adams administration.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Aaron and Lisa Gibson have teamed up with Freddy and Dawn Harth to resurrect the business.—
Jeff Elkins,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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It should be renewed only with strong safeguards and oversight, which House leaders propose.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The series, which follows the Louisiana natives in their New York life, has been renewed for a second season.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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