as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
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Recent Examples of rekindle
The Pentagon’s moves, coupled with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s purge of generals and admirals who had advocated diversity efforts, represent an about face for the military on the promotion of diversity that had been rekindled after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Affleck and Lopez rekindled their romance in 2021 after previously getting engaged in 2002 and ending their relationship in 2003.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The pair reportedly split only a week after their elimination but then rekindled their relationship.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The pair appeared to rekindle their romance in August 2024, after splitting in 2019, when Leray posted a video call between her and Redd on X (formerly Twitter).
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Affleck and Lopez rekindled their romance in 2021 after previously getting engaged in 2002 and ending their relationship in 2003.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The pair reportedly split only a week after their elimination but then rekindled their relationship.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The pair appeared to rekindle their romance in August 2024, after splitting in 2019, when Leray posted a video call between her and Redd on X (formerly Twitter).
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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Gypsy has been revived countless times on Broadway since Ethel Merman originated the role of Rose, with stars like Tyne Daly, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone playing the iconic character.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Cash is among those here hoping that President Trump’s promises to revive the coal industry’s fortunes after years of decline from cheaper natural gas, rising mining costs and environmental regulation will pan out.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Right off the bat, the revival disavowed canon and resurrected Dan Conner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was further fabricated that Jenkins unearthed some concept art sketches by this unknown illustrator and resurrected the character for the Marvel Knights line.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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