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 miraculous rescue has reignited the debate about providing safe corridors for those seeking asylum in Europe.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Tracy’s sister Robin, who was 11 years old when her sister was killed, shared with CNN that her father had visited the sheriff’s office several times in the years since the murder, hoping to reignite the investigation and find his daughter's killer.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Thompson’s murder has reignited important conversations about healthcare in the United States and lack of accessibility, with many social media users sharing horrific experiences navigating the country’s healthcare system.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Olivia Dunne is reigniting her feud with Breckie Hill.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Tracy’s sister Robin, who was 11 years old when her sister was killed, shared with CNN that her father had visited the sheriff’s office several times in the years since the murder, hoping to reignite the investigation and find his daughter's killer.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Thompson’s murder has reignited important conversations about healthcare in the United States and lack of accessibility, with many social media users sharing horrific experiences navigating the country’s healthcare system.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Olivia Dunne is reigniting her feud with Breckie Hill.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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