as in to rekindle
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Recent Examples of relight
Ship, meanwhile, will aim to deploy eight dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites, relight one of its six Raptor engines in space, and come down in the Indian Ocean about 66 minutes post-launch.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 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
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
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
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
Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 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
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
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
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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Will Rachel and Keanu once again rekindle their Frenemies alliance?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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And yet, the Royals worked together to rekindle their offensive spark.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What’s needed now is a return to fashion that inspires, built on products that reignite a sense of fantasy.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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To reignite your career this fall, pick a skill or target that sparks curiosity or creates real payoff for you.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Speculation over Ishiba’s fate was stoked by the LDP’s decision to schedule a vote for Monday on whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Anyone infuriated about the failure to adequately address climate change and the shortcomings in national emergency preparedness will find plenty here to stoke their anger.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Relight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relight. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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