as in to revive
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 rekindle
In the movie, Kirk will play Dakota Cooper, a single mother trying to rebuild her life in a small town when a mysterious figure from her past returns forcing her to confront old secrets, rekindled love and new danger.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2025
While at the residency, the narrator rekindles a relationship with a man from her past, and impulsively sets out on a roadtrip back to Greece.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
However, if one organization stands defiantly in the way, rekindling the days of dynasties, the team to bet on is Oklahoma City.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The relationship was rekindled under Triple H, leading to talent appearing on each other's shows.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2025
While at the residency, the narrator rekindles a relationship with a man from her past, and impulsively sets out on a roadtrip back to Greece.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
However, if one organization stands defiantly in the way, rekindling the days of dynasties, the team to bet on is Oklahoma City.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The relationship was rekindled under Triple H, leading to talent appearing on each other's shows.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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The move is part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to win back customers and revive Starbucks' brand.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The company is also working on reviving the woolly mammoth, dodo, and Tasmanian tiger.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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After the bombing attempt, the shoe removal rule was implemented, then relaxed, then resurrected.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
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Top Kansas lawmakers renewed a massive incentive offer for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals on Monday, reaffirming their desire to poach one or both teams from Missouri.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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The dark comedy, which stars Gary Oldman as the head of a group of British intelligence agents, was renewed for Season 6 in October 2024.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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