REIGNITE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

reignite

verb

Definition of reignite

as in to rekindle

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Recent Examples of reignite That provision could reignite disputes over whether Washington should establish a national standard or preserve stronger state protections. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Hezbollah, meanwhile, has refused to disarm, and many fear that the war could reignite, particularly if fighting resumes between Iran and Israel. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 On July 13, the Saudi military’s subsequent bombing of the Sanaa runway, as the incoming aircraft from Tehran approached, provided the movement an opportunity to reignite its confrontation with Riyadh. — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 The place would reignite, however, with the trio of Chargers turnovers. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reignite

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Efforts are underway to rekindle this fading heritage before their skills are lost.

— Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
Wall Street is rallying again as investors rekindle enthusiasm about AI.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rekindle

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It was supposed to relight its engines for a landing burn off the coast of Texas, simulating maneuvers required to return the booster back to the launch pad for recovery and reuse.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
The Warriors’ fading dynasty will have to try to relight its lamp without James.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026