RECONNECT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

reconnect

verb

Definition of reconnect

as in to reunite

to put, bring, or come together again They reconnected with an old friend over the weekend. She reassembled the unit and reconnected the cables.

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Recent Examples of reconnect That is why at-home date ideas have become a quiet lifeline for partners who want to reconnect without spending money or leaving the couch. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 The new film takes its cue from a once-promising novelist crippled by writer’s block who reconnects with his estranged college roommate, now a wealthy tech entrepreneur, in hopes of finding inspiration for his next book. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026 This summer a group of Indigenous Taiwanese modern-day voyagers decided to recreate the journey in a large rowboat from one of Taiwan’s islands all the way to the Philippines in an effort to reconnect with their ancient seafaring heritage. — Greg Dixon, NPR, 24 July 2026 Studio Ghibli is such a cultural powerhouse that there are countless opportunities to reconnect with its stories. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconnect

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Dream To You — Viki/Viu Hyeri and Hwang In-yeop star in this ongoing rom-com where high school sweethearts reunite as a struggling journalist and accomplished film director in their thirties.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
As the Owens women reunite for Practical Magic 2, the two newest members of the onscreen family hope to do fans proud.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 July 2026

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Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Voters now connect it to jobs, schools, fraud, electricity bills, privacy, children and democracy.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026