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
Tom, who’s aggressive and attempting to rekindle fan interest by being honest and direct, is aiming for the Twins to play competitive baseball games in September, a lofty goal that could be waylaid by a makeshift bullpen.
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
This piece, which readers will of course come to based on their own history, was enough to rekindle all of that.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Perhaps Panarin can rekindle Byfield’s offensive prowess, which has been limited by an apparent decrease in confidence and another increase in defensive responsibility.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
This piece, which readers will of course come to based on their own history, was enough to rekindle all of that.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Perhaps Panarin can rekindle Byfield’s offensive prowess, which has been limited by an apparent decrease in confidence and another increase in defensive responsibility.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Iran conflict has muddied expectations of imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts, with rising oil prices reviving inflation fears and forcing investors to reassess how quickly the Fed can ease policy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Artificial men become soldiers and servants (a dead detective rebuilt as RoboCop; Bucky Barnes brainwashed to become the Winter Soldier; Anakin Skywalker resurrected as Darth Vader).—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ralph was the perfect choice to resurrect this Vanderbilt women’s basketball program.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The county also has the first option to renew the contract for a second five-year period.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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After fleeting success under Finley, the school will renew its quest to produce a winning women’s basketball program in a conference featuring national championship programs from LSU, South Carolina and Tennessee.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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