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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In terms of the main outgoings, working under Graham Potter again on loan to West Ham could reignite Evan Ferguson’s career, to the benefit of all involved.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
This can look like blocking them on social media to avoid random updates that reignite old resentment.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Feb. 2025
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump‘s FBI director nominee, reignited a long-standing feud with Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) during his Thursday Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
Or, Trump’s initiatives could more emphatically reignite inflation while the economy grows sturdily or even heats up.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
This can look like blocking them on social media to avoid random updates that reignite old resentment.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Feb. 2025
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump‘s FBI director nominee, reignited a long-standing feud with Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) during his Thursday Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
Or, Trump’s initiatives could more emphatically reignite inflation while the economy grows sturdily or even heats up.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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