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Definition of rerelease

rerelease

/ˌriː.rɪˈliːs/
re · re · lease
Plural:rereleases
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Past Simple:rereleased
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Past Participle:rereleased
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Present Participle:rereleasing
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rerelease Lexical Profile

rerelease Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A new or subsequent release of a previously published film, musical recording, book, or other commercial product.

Example

"The anniversary rerelease of the classic album includes several previously unheard studio tracks."

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• verb

1

To release or make available again to the public (especially of a film, musical recording, book, or software product).

Example

"The studio plans to rerelease the restored documentary in theaters next autumn."

2

To set free or discharge again after a period of captivity, confinement, or rehabilitation.

Example

"Wildlife biologists were able to treat the injured hawk and rerelease it into its native forest habitat."

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• Rhymes for rerelease

• Nearby Words

reregister
reregistration
reregulation
rerelease
rerent
reroll
reroof

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rerelease. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rerelease
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