rekindled

verb

Definition of rekindlednext
past tense of rekindle
as in revived
to bring back to life, practice, or activity the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindled
  1. revived
  2. renewed
  3. resurrected
Verb
  • The case was rejected by a federal judge this week but could be revived.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Nickelodeon has revived several of its hit '90s and 2000s shows in recent years, including Good Burger, Zoey 101, and Cosgrove's own iCarly.
    EW.com, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of revived
Verb
  • The orders had to be renewed every five days.
    Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Yes, Black Doves has been renewed for a second season.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of renewed
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  • Assad's 24-year rule looks unlikely to be rescued or resurrected, ushering a new, but deeply uncertain era for Syria.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The deal had been nearly two years in the making and killed and resurrected over half a dozen times during that span.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of resurrected
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