as in responds
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 rejoins
There is a decent possibility that Jorge Polanco (Achilles) rejoins the Mets on Friday.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Falter rejoins a bullpen that’s now without Strahm and Carlos Estévez.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
That’ll change next year, though, when McLaren Racing rejoins the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Directed by Juan Pablo Arias Munoz, a prodigal daughter rejoins her family at their farm during a difficult time, as her ailing father faces both a terminal diagnosis and mounting pressure from rivals.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
In a teardrop configuration, air flows smoothly around the widest point and rejoins cleanly in its wake, creating minimal turbulence, similar to the cross-section of an airplane wing.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Eventually, Agnes rejoins her dad, and Garth drives them both home.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
If someone steps out for a restroom break or rejoins the group due to a medical need, most guests understand.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
That arrangement will change soon, as Curry inevitably rejoins the starting lineup.
—Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Falter rejoins a bullpen that’s now without Strahm and Carlos Estévez.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
That’ll change next year, though, when McLaren Racing rejoins the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Directed by Juan Pablo Arias Munoz, a prodigal daughter rejoins her family at their farm during a difficult time, as her ailing father faces both a terminal diagnosis and mounting pressure from rivals.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
In a teardrop configuration, air flows smoothly around the widest point and rejoins cleanly in its wake, creating minimal turbulence, similar to the cross-section of an airplane wing.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Eventually, Agnes rejoins her dad, and Garth drives them both home.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
If someone steps out for a restroom break or rejoins the group due to a medical need, most guests understand.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
That arrangement will change soon, as Curry inevitably rejoins the starting lineup.
—Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoins
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What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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The staff responds to between 50 and 70 strandings annually, and the typical cause of death is pneumonia, Rust says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Rejoins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoins. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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