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
The opportunity to rejoin LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and a Hornets’ rising core that included Knueppel and James intrigued Plumlee.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
With the Season 2 premiere serving as a welcome back to the audience, rejoining the friend group at the center of the comedy inspired by the 1981 Alan Alda film of the same name, Domingo’s challenge as a director was to set the tone.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Brooks Koepka, who rejoined the PGA Tour from LIV Golf in January, withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at the last minute despite being originally scheduled to play, further weakening the field.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
Jakucionis is expected to rejoin the Heat to take part in Las Vegas Summer League.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
With the Season 2 premiere serving as a welcome back to the audience, rejoining the friend group at the center of the comedy inspired by the 1981 Alan Alda film of the same name, Domingo’s challenge as a director was to set the tone.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Brooks Koepka, who rejoined the PGA Tour from LIV Golf in January, withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at the last minute despite being originally scheduled to play, further weakening the field.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
Jakucionis is expected to rejoin the Heat to take part in Las Vegas Summer League.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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In January 2025, Baldoni responded by filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, alleging defamation, extortion, and related claims.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic didn’t respond well following his most recent rehab start this week.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The plaintiffs have until Wednesday evening to reply.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The State Department didn't reply in time for publication when asked about the quality of care that will be available.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The Blue Jays answered with two-out RBI hits by Kazuma Okamoto in the third and Nathan Lukes in the fourth.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Towns fouled out, Wembanyama split two free throws, Harper tied the game, and Brunson answered with another basket to put the Knicks back in front.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Rejoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoin. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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