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
The unscripted show will give fans a peek behind the curtain of life as partners and parents for the celebrity couple, who rekindled their romance in 2023.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 July 2025
But events like Tuesday’s clearly rekindle his passion for soccer by reminding him of what the game still looks like through a child’s eyes.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, the uneasy launch of what was then called college competitive cheer—first introduced at the University of Maryland in 2003—rekindled concerns among Title IX advocates committed to ensuring that new women’s sports offered legitimate, equitable opportunities.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Those new levies rekindled tensions with two of the largest U.S. trade partners and threatened to raise consumer prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 July 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 July 2025
But events like Tuesday’s clearly rekindle his passion for soccer by reminding him of what the game still looks like through a child’s eyes.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, the uneasy launch of what was then called college competitive cheer—first introduced at the University of Maryland in 2003—rekindled concerns among Title IX advocates committed to ensuring that new women’s sports offered legitimate, equitable opportunities.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Those new levies rekindled tensions with two of the largest U.S. trade partners and threatened to raise consumer prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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The Brazilian famously walked to the site of Donnelly’s accident at Jerez and watched as the rescue teams fought to revive him on the track.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Weeks after the deal was announced, many Penn faculty members remain in limbo, unsure about which grants have been revived.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Among those on this Trail of Tears were Harjo’s Muscogee ancestors, who left Georgia and Alabama for Oklahoma, and whose memory the writer resurrects through poems that collapse the distance between generations, making history feel present-tense.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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While she’s been receiving critical acclaim for her solo excursions, Howard looked jazzed to re-engage with her former mates and resurrect long-dormant songs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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The city and county’s jail contract automatically renews each year based on their 2011 agreement.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
31 July 2025
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The news comes just a few days after it was announced that HBO had renewed the show for a fourth season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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