rekindled

verb

past tense of rekindle
as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

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  1. revived
  2. renewed
  3. resurrected
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  • Yet as the branch of government closest to the people, Congress holds a unique spot in the system of checks and balances — one that is revived every two years as voters choose their representatives in the midterm elections, including this fall.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Stacy’s story was revived In 1988 when woman who participated in the lynching came forward and said Deputy Bob Clark, the then-sheriff’s brother, strung up Stacy and told onlookers to fire weapons at Stacy’s body.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of revived
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  • European bond yields rose on fears that renewed tensions in the Middle East could accelerate inflation, crimping the already tight fiscal space for under-pressure governments across the continent.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The attack has renewed calls for greater safety in Lavender Heights, including improved lighting and surveillance cameras.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of renewed
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  • As the franchise moldered this past decade, other executives wondered if it could be resurrected.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • With the blessing of their estates, dead actors like John Wayne are having their voices resurrected by AI.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of resurrected
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“Rekindled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindled. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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