Definition of rejoinnext
as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction when I asked my daughter if she wouldn't mind picking up dinner on her way home from soccer practice, she rejoined, "Only if you wouldn't mind me taking out the pickup later tonight!"

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Recent Examples of rejoin Altman rejoined the company after a dramatic few days of negotiations, and he was reinstated on the board in March of 2024. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Amidst this, former Chicago Cubs left-hander Charlie Barnes has rejoined the organization on a minor league deal. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Earlier this year, Boucher rejoined AND1 in early 2026 to become their brand ambassador and director of talent, bringing his journey with the brand full circle. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 July 2026 Rick Wakeman rejoined during the Going for the One sessions later that year. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejoin
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  • After police responded to the scene, Kim peered outside her window to see Elijah Bieniemy being led away in handcuffs Sunday evening.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Markets have broadly responded positively to the pause, with stocks rallying and oil prices falling on Monday, with sentiment buoyed by the potential for a lasting peace agreement.
    Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 July 2026
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  • Paramount spokespeople did not reply to a request for comment Friday on the ticking fee.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 July 2026
  • Kroger did not immediately reply to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
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  • Police will answer questions about the shooting at a later news conference, likely next week, Garcia said.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Most leadership teams cannot answer this, and the exercise usually surfaces more exposure than expected.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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“Rejoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoin. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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