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 decision to sell the apartment came after rekindling her relationship with Aidan (John Corbett)—who, haunted by the past, couldn’t even step foot inside her old place—and prompted the search for a fresh start.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
New Design High School A drifting cam girl (Katarina Zhu), struggles to navigate an increasingly toxic relationship with one of her clients (Austin Amelio) while rekindling her relationship with her estranged, dying father (Perry Yung) and showing up for her best friend (Rachel Sennott).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
By May 6, a shift in your career or public image sparked new possibilities for romance, while others may have rekindled a connection with someone influential.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Sometimes, new friendships begin by rekindling old ones.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
New Design High School A drifting cam girl (Katarina Zhu), struggles to navigate an increasingly toxic relationship with one of her clients (Austin Amelio) while rekindling her relationship with her estranged, dying father (Perry Yung) and showing up for her best friend (Rachel Sennott).
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
By May 6, a shift in your career or public image sparked new possibilities for romance, while others may have rekindled a connection with someone influential.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Sometimes, new friendships begin by rekindling old ones.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rekindle
Verb
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Syria’s oil and gas, raw materials, and manufacturing sectors could be revived, generating revenue for the government and providing livelihoods for many of the country’s citizens.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Ultimately, 1970 was the most exuberant model year for the breed of automobiles whose power and tire-smoking, straight-line performance would not be revived by American manufacturers for more than four decades.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Bo died in a 2016 plot, but (in true soap opera fashion) was later resurrected.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In The Final Reckoning, though, the Rabbit's Foot is resurrected and finally given some more explanation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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That renown may further expand during the East finals, when his Pacers renew their rivalry with the Knicks in front of a national audience.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Warner encourages renewing the sense of and appreciation for the human.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Rekindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rekindle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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