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 findings have reignited discussions about gender discrimination and harassment in the Indian film industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
The group, which Wilson co-fronts with guitarist sister Nancy, will reignite their 19-date Royal Flush tour Feb. 28 at the Fountainbleu in Las Vegas and play until April 5 in Québec.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
Lydia’s presence reignites the interest of afterlife spirit Betelgeuse (Keaton) and plunges the family into a comedic, bizarre adventure between life and death.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Sep. 2024
And hopefully that feeling will be reignited in that sense of purpose and collectivity.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
The group, which Wilson co-fronts with guitarist sister Nancy, will reignite their 19-date Royal Flush tour Feb. 28 at the Fountainbleu in Las Vegas and play until April 5 in Québec.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
Lydia’s presence reignites the interest of afterlife spirit Betelgeuse (Keaton) and plunges the family into a comedic, bizarre adventure between life and death.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Sep. 2024
And hopefully that feeling will be reignited in that sense of purpose and collectivity.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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