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
Last season, Pacheco suffered a right knee injury in Week 8, missing a month before rejoining the team in late November.
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Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Prasad had previously left the agency in July, less than three months into the job, before rejoining weeks later.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Other former Annapurna executives have been contacted about possibly rejoining the company, while non-Annapurna tenants that had moved into the company’s West Hollywood offices have been asked to vacate since the company needs the space.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
But that hasn’t stopped fans from hoping some kind of rejoining of forces was possible.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The veteran forward is rejoining the Knicks’ G League affiliate via his returning rights, the team announced Monday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Newton will be restricted from rejoining the department or even applying for private security license that is authorized by the Board of Police Commissioners.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Former Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is reportedly rejoining the NFL coaching ranks.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Prasad had previously left the agency in July, less than three months into the job, before rejoining weeks later.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Other former Annapurna executives have been contacted about possibly rejoining the company, while non-Annapurna tenants that had moved into the company’s West Hollywood offices have been asked to vacate since the company needs the space.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
But that hasn’t stopped fans from hoping some kind of rejoining of forces was possible.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The veteran forward is rejoining the Knicks’ G League affiliate via his returning rights, the team announced Monday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Newton will be restricted from rejoining the department or even applying for private security license that is authorized by the Board of Police Commissioners.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Former Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is reportedly rejoining the NFL coaching ranks.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoining
Verb
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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How is the oil and gas industry responding?—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jo paused before replying while looking off-screen.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, take a breath before replying, then propose pausing whatever’s going on until everyone agrees on fair terms.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The longest games were the loudest, especially when the crowd tried to will Badosa back into it, but Jovic kept answering.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Floria juggles endless tasks, administering medication, updating charts, soothing patients, answering phones, and managing complaints.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Rejoining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoining. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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