reignite

verb

re·ig·nite (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt

reignited; reigniting

Synonyms of reignite next

transitive + intransitive : to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again

The strong winds reignited the embers.

The fire reignited.

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.

intransitive : to reoccur suddenly

The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.—

Jeffrey Bartholet

reignition

(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈni-shən

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

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Trump’s proposals have reignited debates around legality, ethics, and the potential societal impacts of such an expansive crackdown. —

Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024 After stepping away from drag racing following his father's tragic death in 1999, Travis reignited his racing ambitions in 2021. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 This reignites your drive for long-term success and professional growth, increasing your confidence and desire to take the lead. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The two ex-presidents have reignited their long-running feud in the 2024 campaign's final weeks. —

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