reenergize

verb

re·​en·​er·​gize (ˌ)rē-ˈe-nər-ˌjīz How to pronounce reenergize (audio)
variants or re-energize
reenergized or re-energized; reenergizing or re-energizing

transitive verb

: to energize (someone or something) again
Memphis has worked as hard as any U.S. city to reenergize its downtown …Mel White
The whole family was immobilized when Teddie was, and reenergized when he gained health.Garry Willis
Strong emotions must fuel muscles, because my biceps and lats suddenly felt reenergized.Women's Sports and Fitness
… should alpine skiers do all they can to re-energize their sport—re-energize it before snowboarders steamroll it?Bruce Benedict

Examples of reenergize in a Sentence

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The opposition documented its victory with tally sheets from the country’s electronic voting system, reenergizing the coalition and demonstrating its broad support among Venezuelans. Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024 They’ve been replaced by Morgan and Canales, who was hired in part because of his success reenergizing the careers of Mayfield and Seattle quarterback Geno Smith. Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024 Instead the focus has turned to a party emerging from the DNC feeling reenergized and more enthusiastic about voting than Republicans, despite a race that is still incredibly close. Brianna Zichettella, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2024 Ericka McCoy, chief marketing officer for Resonate, predicted Friday that a new Democratic nominee would likely reenergize Gen-Z Zealots, based on insights from these groups. Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reenergize 

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reenergize was in 1803

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“Reenergize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenergize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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