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
In the accompanying film within the film, two former lovers, one of whom is also a filmmaker, rekindle their romance at a weekend wedding on Fårö.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The artist lauded his collaboration with the Prada Group and the Sea Beyond initiative, which helps amplify his message to a global audience, aiming to rekindle humanity’s connection with nature.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Last year, the app released its first-ever Homecoming Hookup Report, a playful look at how folks mix, mingle, and sometimes rekindle during the season.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Core inflation has eased from its 2022 highs, yet Sløk warns strong growth combined with an easier monetary policy stance could rekindle price pressures.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The artist lauded his collaboration with the Prada Group and the Sea Beyond initiative, which helps amplify his message to a global audience, aiming to rekindle humanity’s connection with nature.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Last year, the app released its first-ever Homecoming Hookup Report, a playful look at how folks mix, mingle, and sometimes rekindle during the season.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Core inflation has eased from its 2022 highs, yet Sløk warns strong growth combined with an easier monetary policy stance could rekindle price pressures.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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Even before he was forced from office, Oli began to hew closer to China, breaking protocol in 2024 by visiting Beijing before New Delhi to revive dormant rail talks and security coordination.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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For many Venezuelans, still reeling from years of hyper-inflation before the pandemic lockdowns, the new price hikes revive a familiar nightmare.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The town was definitively abandoned in 1624 before being resurrected by archaeologists just a few years ago.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the years-long efforts of director Guillermo del Toro, he has been resurrected for a new generation.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Grossmont board declined to renew the contract of Christian Wallis, its previous chief executive, in March without providing a public reason for the dismissal.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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