reignite
verb
re·ig·nite
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt 
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive
: to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive
: to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive
: to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.—
Jeffrey Bartholet
Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition
noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions.
—Ryan Pfeil
Ryan Pfeil
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—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
On the Necessary Moral Elevation of Luxury Beyond business strategy, embracing diversity and inclusion can reignite creativity and reshape luxury’s cultural relevance.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
What to watch: The return of the statue to the committee would likely reignite debates and protests over Rizzo's legacy.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
When the game was on the verge of slipping away in the second quarter, Christian Braun reignited the Nuggets’ engine temporarily.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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