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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Now 28, he’s tasked with helping Frost reignite an offense that stalled during their 5-7 return to Orlando.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
That includes teaming up with outdoor personality Robert Irwin and expanding in women's apparel — areas Boyle sees as key to reigniting domestic growth.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
What hangs in the balance is a triangle of interlocked possibilities—on one side, Mathias’s possible relationships with Claude and Simon, and on the other his artistic connection to Elena, who hopes to keep him in Lyon and reignite his concert career.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Their return has reignited fan interest in visiting the places that shaped their careers.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
That includes teaming up with outdoor personality Robert Irwin and expanding in women's apparel — areas Boyle sees as key to reigniting domestic growth.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
What hangs in the balance is a triangle of interlocked possibilities—on one side, Mathias’s possible relationships with Claude and Simon, and on the other his artistic connection to Elena, who hopes to keep him in Lyon and reignite his concert career.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Their return has reignited fan interest in visiting the places that shaped their careers.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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