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 modern iteration of the Oneida Pow Wow began in the early 1970s at the height of the American Indian Movement, when tribes across the country were reigniting their cultural practices after years of assimilation.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
His passion was reignited during a mid-2000s deployment to Afghanistan.
—Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
His blessing for a wide exemption from military conscription for Israel’s ultra-Orthodox haredi population—in the face of overwhelming public opposition—is but one trigger that could soon reignite large-scale civil unrest.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2024
If streaming The Acolyte on Disney+ has reignited your love for the lore of that galaxy far, far away, check out the best Lego Star Wars sets Amazon has discounted.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2024
His passion was reignited during a mid-2000s deployment to Afghanistan.
—Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
His blessing for a wide exemption from military conscription for Israel’s ultra-Orthodox haredi population—in the face of overwhelming public opposition—is but one trigger that could soon reignite large-scale civil unrest.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2024
If streaming The Acolyte on Disney+ has reignited your love for the lore of that galaxy far, far away, check out the best Lego Star Wars sets Amazon has discounted.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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