as in to rekindle
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Recent Examples of relight
Ship also managed to relight one of its Raptors in space, demonstrating an ability that will be crucial for future missions to the moon and Mars.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Fisher knows how to operate in the NIL era, though, and getting fired could relight his flame.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2025
Once airborne, Starship itself will deploy eight dummy Starlink satellites, attempt to relight one of its engines mid-flight, and test a new array of heatshield tiles, materials and fittings during re-entry.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Both fuel switches were found in the run position with indications that both engines were attempting to relight before the crash.
—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
Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Fisher knows how to operate in the NIL era, though, and getting fired could relight his flame.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2025
Once airborne, Starship itself will deploy eight dummy Starlink satellites, attempt to relight one of its engines mid-flight, and test a new array of heatshield tiles, materials and fittings during re-entry.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Both fuel switches were found in the run position with indications that both engines were attempting to relight before the crash.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relight
Verb
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There might be a few adjustments to the job that could rekindle your interest.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tom, who’s aggressive and attempting to rekindle fan interest by being honest and direct, is aiming for the Twins to play competitive baseball games in September, a lofty goal that could be waylaid by a makeshift bullpen.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Similarly, encountering a stimulus in a new or different context can reignite old desires.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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In doing so, FORGE has become a key part of the state’s effort to reignite and develop its manufacturing sector, a significant part of the Connecticut economy that has struggled in recent years.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigators indict Yoon on additional charges of ordering drone flights over North Korea in a deliberate bid to stoke tensions and justify his plans to declare martial law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Microsoft’s shares also plummeted after stoking fears that a return on AI investment may be even further off than expected.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Relight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relight. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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