REIGNITE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

reignite

verb

Definition of reignite

as in to rekindle

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Recent Examples of reignite Cacioppo was at the center of an attempt to bring strip clubs to the River Market, which raised concerns among neighboring businesses that the move would reignite the mob violence that shook the River Market area throughout the 1970s. — Jack Harvel august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 The possibility of a federal plea deal could reignite the defense's efforts to convince a judge to dismiss the state murder charges, arguing double jeopardy. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 About six months ago, Burger King debuted a major makeover for its flagship hamburger — the Whopper — to reignite interest in the seven-decade-old menu item. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The controversy might also reignite some animosity between Musk and Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski, who were involved in a spat on X/Twitter last year over concerns that SpaceX could cut off Starlink access in Ukraine. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reignite

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reignite

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This interaction can rekindle chemical reactions, creating additional local ozone on top of the fine particulate matter emitted from the fire.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Petco Park already is a year-round concert venue and event center, and the Padres could rekindle plans to develop a large parking lot near the ballpark.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 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