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
Powers becomes Bendis’ latest creation to rekindle its Hollywood connection.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys — still looking for edge rushing help in the wake of the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers last summer — called a familiar trade partner to rekindle the flame.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s West, who wants to rekindle his relationship with his ex, Ciara, who still seems to harbor some feelings toward her old beau.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Hunting down vintage toys can rekindle those memories of bygone eras.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The Cowboys — still looking for edge rushing help in the wake of the Micah Parsons trade to the Packers last summer — called a familiar trade partner to rekindle the flame.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s West, who wants to rekindle his relationship with his ex, Ciara, who still seems to harbor some feelings toward her old beau.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rekindle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
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In March, 2026, the agency reversed course again, reviving the program and reopening applications.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Small shifts in traditions Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, reviving a practice that Francis had let lapse.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Participants take turns laying on the ground, being Lazarus, then rising resurrected.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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In his hometown of Chicago, people in Little Village also participated in the tradition of re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus — the event Christians believe when Jesus died and later was resurrected on Easter Sunday.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 ruling triggered fury across the continent and renewed longstanding questions about the organization’s governance.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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