as in to rekindle
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Recent Examples of reignite
Trump's latest tariffs, announced late Thursday, are reigniting concerns about how these import taxes would impact the U.S. and the global economies.
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
The bigger picture: Forecasters expect the economy to slow in coming months as Trump’s tariffs reignite inflation and sap consumer purchasing power.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The behind-the-scenes maneuvering has also reignited speculation about Kemp’s national aspirations.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
Despite a milder-than-expected impact so far at home, there’s already some evidence Trump’s tariffs are — slowly — reigniting inflation and slowing the US economy.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
The bigger picture: Forecasters expect the economy to slow in coming months as Trump’s tariffs reignite inflation and sap consumer purchasing power.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 30 July 2025
The behind-the-scenes maneuvering has also reignited speculation about Kemp’s national aspirations.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
Despite a milder-than-expected impact so far at home, there’s already some evidence Trump’s tariffs are — slowly — reigniting inflation and slowing the US economy.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reignite
Verb
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Clayton and Susie rekindled their romance but ultimately called things off in September 2022.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Charles and Camilla rekindled their romance after Diana died in 1997.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both fuel switches were found in the run position with indications that both engines were attempting to relight before the crash.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Both the engines appeared to relight, according to investigators, but only one of them was able to begin generating thrust.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reignite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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