as in to rekindle
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Recent Examples of relight
Both fuel switches were found in the run position with indications that both engines were attempting to relight before the crash.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Both the engines appeared to relight, according to investigators, but only one of them was able to begin generating thrust.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2025
After decades of darkness, the Federal Theatre will relight its neon sign this summer as the city’s newest mid-size music and entertainment venue.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
Never try to relight or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Don’t try to relight a firework that didn’t go off.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 June 2025
Mission controllers will also try to relight one of the spacecraft's Raptor engines while in space.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Mission controllers will also try to relight one of the spacecraft’s Raptor engines in space.
—Marissa Parra, NBC news, 28 May 2025
The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Both the engines appeared to relight, according to investigators, but only one of them was able to begin generating thrust.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2025
After decades of darkness, the Federal Theatre will relight its neon sign this summer as the city’s newest mid-size music and entertainment venue.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
Never try to relight or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Don’t try to relight a firework that didn’t go off.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 June 2025
Mission controllers will also try to relight one of the spacecraft's Raptor engines while in space.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Mission controllers will also try to relight one of the spacecraft’s Raptor engines in space.
—Marissa Parra, NBC news, 28 May 2025
The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relight
Verb
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Clayton and Susie rekindled their romance but ultimately called things off in September 2022.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In Season 2, premiering in 2023, Carrie rekindled her romance with former fiancé Aidan (John Corbett), Miranda deepened her connection with Che, and Charlotte faced challenges with family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With a World Cup on the horizon, Everton should represent the perfect opportunity for Grealish to reignite his career.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Economists also worry about inflation reigniting as tariffs levied by the Trump administration work their way into higher prices for consumer goods and services.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These recent arrivals have stoked social tensions and raised concerns about the growing strain on the welfare state.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, it has been stoked by demands by Democrats and others for social-justice reforms in the wake of notorious cases of police brutality.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Relight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relight. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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