reelect

verb

re·​elect ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt How to pronounce reelect (audio)
reelected; reelecting; reelects

transitive verb

: to elect for another term in office
reelection
ˌrē-ə-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce reelect (audio)
noun

Examples of reelect in a Sentence

He was reelected to the school committee.
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Gables voters this year will weigh in on whether to reelect Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Those results would give Pennsylvania a Democratic trifecta if Shapiro is also reelected. — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026 If reelected, eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse will remain a top priority. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 As a result, Barry served six months in prison, and though he was later reelected as mayor, his drug use left an irremediable stain on his reputation and raised larger questions about misgovernance and corruption. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reelect

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reelect was in 1600

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“Reelect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reelect. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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reelect

verb
re·​elect ˌrē-ə-ˈlekt How to pronounce reelect (audio)
: to elect for another term in office
reelection
-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce reelect (audio)
noun
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