reignite
verb
re·ig·nite
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt 
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive
: to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive
: to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive
: to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.—
Jeffrey Bartholet
Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition
noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions.
—Ryan Pfeil
Ryan Pfeil
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The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: Bishop Mariann Budde locked eyes with the president and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was reignited.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Re-ignition Risk: Even after being extinguished, lithium-ion batteries can reignite due to residual heat and thermal runaway effects that can impact surrounding cells.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Although the extension of tax cuts and looser regulation might act as catalyst, tariffs could reignite inflation and immigration curbs might reduce the labor supply.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
And just as more fans seem ready to surrender, Jaden Greathouse breaks multiple tackles on his way to a 34-yard catch-and-run touchdown, reigniting a new energy when the fans desperately need it.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Re-ignition Risk: Even after being extinguished, lithium-ion batteries can reignite due to residual heat and thermal runaway effects that can impact surrounding cells.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Although the extension of tax cuts and looser regulation might act as catalyst, tariffs could reignite inflation and immigration curbs might reduce the labor supply.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
And just as more fans seem ready to surrender, Jaden Greathouse breaks multiple tackles on his way to a 34-yard catch-and-run touchdown, reigniting a new energy when the fans desperately need it.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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