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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As tariff announcements shift the trade regime one way and then the opposite, concerns that inflation could reignite linger despite today's fall in prices.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
On April 10, the United Kingdom's Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee reignited calls for a streaming tax on subscription revenue acquired through UK residents.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Consumers and businesses could struggle to repay their loans if the import levies reignite inflation and dampen economic growth.
—Niket Nishant and Nupur Anand, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, an e-commerce business streamlined its operations, cutting costs by 25% while reigniting the leadership team’s enthusiasm.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
On April 10, the United Kingdom's Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee reignited calls for a streaming tax on subscription revenue acquired through UK residents.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Consumers and businesses could struggle to repay their loans if the import levies reignite inflation and dampen economic growth.
—Niket Nishant and Nupur Anand, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, an e-commerce business streamlined its operations, cutting costs by 25% while reigniting the leadership team’s enthusiasm.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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