REIGNITE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

reignite

verb

Definition of reignite

as in to rekindle

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Recent Examples of reignite The daring shoes featured a charming detail around the ankle that can help reignite the anklet trend. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Just over 24 minutes into the flight, the second stage will reignite its single Merlin engine for about three minutes before shutting down for good. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Since then, policymakers have witnessed the United States reignite a trade war with Canada. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Dixon moved in with Capers and helped him with his memoir while trying to reignite the effort to award him the Medal of Honor. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reignite

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Technical skills matter, but so does knowing how to build trust, repair conflict, rekindle the connection, ask for help, set boundaries, and maintain close relationships.

— Suzan J. Song, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
This interaction can rekindle chemical reactions, creating additional local ozone on top of the fine particulate matter emitted from the fire.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rekindle

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It was supposed to relight its engines for a landing burn off the coast of Texas, simulating maneuvers required to return the booster back to the launch pad for recovery and reuse.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
The Warriors’ fading dynasty will have to try to relight its lamp without James.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026