REIGNITING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

reigniting

verb

present participle of reignite

as in rekindling

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stoking

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The conflict has raised oil prices, stoking inflation concerns and adding upward pressure on bond yields.

— Kevin Breuninger,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
That followed months of speculation about Stern’s future and possible retirement, with Stern himself characteristically stoking some of the chatter himself.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

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reignites

reigniting

reign (over)

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