relight

verb

Definition of relightnext
as in to rekindle

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Recent Examples of relight The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame. — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025 While Starship is in space, SpaceX also plans to relight a single Raptor engine. — Greg Wehner, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025 Hold the reset button or use a long match to relight the pilot light. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relight
  1. rekindle
  2. reignite
  3. stoke
Verb
  • The pair appeared to rekindle their romance in August 2024, after splitting in 2019, when Leray posted a video call between her and Redd on X (formerly Twitter).
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • His endeavor sparks a debate within the family, rekindling past traumas in his community.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of rekindle
Verb
  • As tariff announcements shift the trade regime one way and then the opposite, concerns that inflation could reignite linger despite today's fall in prices.
    — Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
  • On April 10, the United Kingdom's Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee reignited calls for a streaming tax on subscription revenue acquired through UK residents.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of reignite
Verb
  • Still, confusion about how permanent or temporary some tariff moves could be has stoked uncertainty among investors and kept stocks, the dollar and even US Treasuries under pressure.
    — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Eugenio will be stoked to hear that Aaron finished that season with 65 singles — and 40 homers (at age 39)!
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of stoke

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“Relight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relight. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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