reconnection
noun
re·con·nec·tion
(ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnek-shən 
plural reconnections
: the act or result of restoring a connection : the state of being reconnected
Your best bet is to arrange a utility transfer as far ahead as possible to avoid any disruption in service and the dreaded and totally avoidable reconnection fee.—
Leslie Sargent Eskildsen
Leslie Sargent EskildsenHis reconnection with lost family members … made him aware for the first time not only of his clan's fate in the People's Republic, but also of the distinguished part it had played during the dynastic period as well.—Orville Schell
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Whether you’re drawn to the serenity of a spa-like bathroom, a quiet meditation corner, or a wellness-enhancing feature like an infrared sauna or cold plunge tub, the goal is the same—to design with intention and foster reconnection.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Loureiro’s past work spanned theory and computational modeling of nonlinear plasma dynamics, where his group used analytical tools and state-of-the art simulations to study magnetic reconnection, turbulence and related instabilities.
—Alexandra Koch , Greg Wehner , Molly Line, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Other responses to the post advised the OP to seek counseling to help work through her emotions about the situation — and maybe even help foster reconnection with her husband’s family.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
What made this family reconnection possible?
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
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Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Loureiro’s past work spanned theory and computational modeling of nonlinear plasma dynamics, where his group used analytical tools and state-of-the art simulations to study magnetic reconnection, turbulence and related instabilities.
—Alexandra Koch , Greg Wehner , Molly Line, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Other responses to the post advised the OP to seek counseling to help work through her emotions about the situation — and maybe even help foster reconnection with her husband’s family.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
What made this family reconnection possible?
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reconnection
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“Reconnection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnection. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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