plural reconnections
: the act or result of restoring a connection : the state of being reconnected
Your best bet is to arrange a utility transfer as far ahead as possible to avoid any disruption in service and the dreaded and totally avoidable reconnection fee.Leslie Sargent Eskildsen
His reconnection with lost family members … made him aware for the first time not only of his clan's fate in the People's Republic, but also of the distinguished part it had played during the dynastic period as well.Orville Schell

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Once repairs are complete, customers should call 913-573-9441 to schedule reconnection. Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 This particular relaunch, this reconnection with the values of the club, needs to stick. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Argat emphasizes empathy and purpose, believing the future of luxury lies in creating spaces for genuine reconnection, leaving guests feeling healthier and more connected. Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Instead, Graceland became a playful but reflective collection of songs that chronicle Simon’s reconnection with music. Air Mail, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconnection

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reconnection was in 1792

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“Reconnection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnection. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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