reunite

verb

re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt How to pronounce reunite (audio)
reunited; reuniting; reunites
Synonyms of reunitenext

transitive verb

: to bring together again

intransitive verb

: to come together again : rejoin

Examples of reunite in a Sentence

The police reunited the woman and her son. We need a candidate who can reunite the party. The band reunited for a special concert.
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The child was unharmed and reunited with his family. ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 Now that she and Busby have been reunited, the couple must wait as Rivera attempts to secure permanent residency for Kenny-Velasquez. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026 The Real Houseiwves of Atlanta alums Kandi Burruss and Eva Marcille reunite at the Beyond the Runway private dinner held at Atlanta's Belaire Headquarters on April 3. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026 Almost all quickly reunite with their ewes, and any that struggle are guided back. NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reunite

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin reunitus, past participle of reunire, from Latin re- + Late Latin unire to unite — more at unite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reunite was in the 15th century

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“Reunite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reunite. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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reunite

verb
re·​unite ˌrē-yu̇-ˈnīt How to pronounce reunite (audio)
: to come or bring together again after a separation

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