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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Jennifer Morse, medical director at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, conceded that relying on owners raises the risk cases will be missed, but that being too pushy could reignite a backlash against public health.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
After Abby’s wedding became public knowledge — and reignited interest in their lives — the Abby & Brittany stars began sharing more moments from the special day, as well as a few messages for their followers, on social media.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Its première in France, last month, reignited a moribund national debate around the issue, transforming Diop into a fixture on radio and television and landing 26 on the cover of the leftist daily Libération.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
The bank believes interest rate cuts are a notable tailwind that will likely reignite wider investment interest in the biotech sector.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
After Abby’s wedding became public knowledge — and reignited interest in their lives — the Abby & Brittany stars began sharing more moments from the special day, as well as a few messages for their followers, on social media.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Its première in France, last month, reignited a moribund national debate around the issue, transforming Diop into a fixture on radio and television and landing 26 on the cover of the leftist daily Libération.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
The bank believes interest rate cuts are a notable tailwind that will likely reignite wider investment interest in the biotech sector.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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