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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  • President Joe Biden successfully pushed to move South Carolin a to the front of Democrats' 2024 calendar after the state revived his struggling 2020 presidential campaign.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • In the 10th century the Ottonian dynasty revived the Carolingian imperial model.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of revived
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  • The war with Iran and renewed closure of the strait aren’t the only factors driving prices higher.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The permit lasts for two years but can be renewed for an additional three.
    — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Definition of renewed
Verb
  • Heavyweight was resurrected by Pushkin Industries so that host Jonathan Goldstein can still help people track down individuals from their past to resolve long-standing regrets or unresolved mysteries with a healthy dose of humor.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The three Christian leaders—historical enemies—unite in that moment, are expelled, martyred, and resurrected.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of resurrected
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