rebuild
verb
re·build
(ˌ)rē-ˈbild 
rebuilt
(ˌ)rē-ˈbilt
; rebuilding
; rebuilding
1
a
: to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct
rebuild a war-torn city
b
: to restore to a previous state
rebuild inventories
2
: to make extensive changes in : remodel
rebuild society
: to build again
planned to rebuild after the fire
Examples of rebuild in a Sentence
He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire.
They tried to rebuild after the earthquake.
The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise.
The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.
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Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
My presence would help reset the tone, add subject matter expertise, rebuild trust, and move the Commission toward productive discussions and decision making.
—Andrea Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The signing of transfer quarterback Barnett gave the Knights a legitimate starter for the 2026 season and a crucial piece to rebuild the quarterbacks room.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Those wounds remain very raw, and Rahman will have to rebuild trust in institutions that were totally politicized by Hasina’s Awami League party, including the military, courts, civil service, and security services.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
My presence would help reset the tone, add subject matter expertise, rebuild trust, and move the Commission toward productive discussions and decision making.
—Andrea Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Rebuild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuild. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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rebuild
verb
re·build
(ˈ)rē-ˈbild
rebuilt
-ˈbilt
; rebuilding
; rebuilding
1
: to make important repairs to or changes in
rebuild an old house
2
: to build again
planned to rebuild after the fire
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