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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The film champions the idea that age is no barrier to new adventures, showcasing how passion and friendship can reignite a sense of purpose.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
His vows to impose hefty tariffs on certain imports and deport millions of immigrants who lack permanent legal status could reignite inflation, dampen consumption and constrain the labor force, said economist Dante DeAntonio of Moody’s Analytics.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
For monetary policymakers, the robust growth means that additional easing could reignite prices and stymie progress on inflation.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The 14-time Grammy Award winning pop star attended the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Las Vegas Raiders game last month in black skinnies, reigniting online debates about the fit’s status in fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
His vows to impose hefty tariffs on certain imports and deport millions of immigrants who lack permanent legal status could reignite inflation, dampen consumption and constrain the labor force, said economist Dante DeAntonio of Moody’s Analytics.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
For monetary policymakers, the robust growth means that additional easing could reignite prices and stymie progress on inflation.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The 14-time Grammy Award winning pop star attended the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Las Vegas Raiders game last month in black skinnies, reigniting online debates about the fit’s status in fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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