as in responding
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
when I asked my daughter if she wouldn't mind picking up dinner on her way home from soccer practice, she rejoined, "Only if you wouldn't mind me taking out the pickup later tonight!"
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Recent Examples of rejoining
Suzuki will continue his rehab assignment with Double A, playing for the Knoxville Smokies on Tuesday and Wednesday before rejoining the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The group is rounded out by singer Jon Davison, bassist Billy Sherwood, drummer Jay Schellan, and keyboardist Geoff Downes, a member of the Buggles who was briefly in Yes during the 1980 Drama period before rejoining on a more permanent basis in 2011.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The veteran reliever entertained offers from other contenders, but his first choice was rejoining the Braves.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The three longtime Housewives are the only castmembers who starred in season 14 that Bravo has confirmed are rejoining the series in full-time capacity for the upcoming installment.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Last season, Pacheco suffered a right knee injury in Week 8, missing a month before rejoining the team in late November.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The group is rounded out by singer Jon Davison, bassist Billy Sherwood, drummer Jay Schellan, and keyboardist Geoff Downes, a member of the Buggles who was briefly in Yes during the 1980 Drama period before rejoining on a more permanent basis in 2011.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The veteran reliever entertained offers from other contenders, but his first choice was rejoining the Braves.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The three longtime Housewives are the only castmembers who starred in season 14 that Bravo has confirmed are rejoining the series in full-time capacity for the upcoming installment.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Last season, Pacheco suffered a right knee injury in Week 8, missing a month before rejoining the team in late November.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoining
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In a news release shared on social media, Menifee Police Department officers said they were called to Wheatfield Park, located in the 30000 block of Menifee Road near La Piedra Road, after responding to reports of a possible suicide.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If someone pushes for more time or attention, think before responding.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Second, the message may include an attachment asking you to request additional details by replying to the email.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The teams traded goals later in the second with Toffoli scoring on the rush for San Jose and DeBrusk answering on the power play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In another campaign video, the Euphoria actress takes on the role of Roach's assistant, answering calls, carrying boxes and offering him a sip of a beverage.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Rejoining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoining. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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