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
Verb
  • Once she was moved to Boston, Clancy went into cardiac arrest and had to be revived with CPR and chest compressions, ICU nurse Rachelle Amedee said.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Hearn is seeking to dismiss the case with prejudice to ensure charges cannot be revived against him.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of revived
Verb
  • The film has renewed attention in the Jackson family and Joe’s own legacy within it.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Although Chinese authorities have not officially confirmed the aircraft or its development status, the latest visuals have renewed interest in Beijing’s progress toward a sixth-generation combat aircraft.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewed
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Burger King resurrected its ’90s-era logo in 2021.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Still, some senators have sought reassurances the fund won't be resurrected in some form.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of resurrected
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