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 recent uncertainty about Derby winners going to the Preakness reignited the chatter.
—Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Global economists at the International Monetary Fund, OECD and World Bank have all predicted that Trump’s trade war would have disastrous effects on the global economy, slowing growth dramatically in some countries, while reigniting inflation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
By dangling the prospect of a tax cut, Mr. Trump may be seeking to convince Americans to bear the brunt of the tariffs' impact, which economists say could slow U.S. economic growth and reignite inflation.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 1 May 2025
But in both cases, the same truth applies: habituation dulls the senses, while novelty reignites them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Global economists at the International Monetary Fund, OECD and World Bank have all predicted that Trump’s trade war would have disastrous effects on the global economy, slowing growth dramatically in some countries, while reigniting inflation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
By dangling the prospect of a tax cut, Mr. Trump may be seeking to convince Americans to bear the brunt of the tariffs' impact, which economists say could slow U.S. economic growth and reignite inflation.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 1 May 2025
But in both cases, the same truth applies: habituation dulls the senses, while novelty reignites them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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