1
as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreating
as in reconstructing
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreating
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
What began as a fun exercise in recreating outlandish dishes from film and television has since evolved into a multimedia empire with Andrew Rea at the helm.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Our research makes clear that rebuilding the industrial base would not mean recreating the past.
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Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Hibon says the filmmakers deliberately resisted recreating the look of the old cartoon.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The two incidents came days after a man was attacked on June 21 after making contact with an alligator while recreating on Marion County's Rainbow River, the FWC said.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Dressed in a bright red jacket and tie, Mboladinga returned to the spotlight in Boston on Tuesday during his country’s group-stage match against Colombia, recreating the pose of Lumumba’s statue in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
She’s beloved as evidenced by her fans recreating her songs on TikTok.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
More important, that president will need to fix what happens inside the White House, the West Wing, and the executive-office buildings by reconstituting the National Security Council, replacing partisan hacks, and re-creating the interagency process for policy making.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Sierra Chicken Pasta The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Thankfully, recreating their looks is easy when shopping at Quince.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
Once the Minions stumble into Hollywood, the film pays homage to early slapstick cinema, recreating scenes made famous by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
What began as a fun exercise in recreating outlandish dishes from film and television has since evolved into a multimedia empire with Andrew Rea at the helm.
—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Our research makes clear that rebuilding the industrial base would not mean recreating the past.
—
Eric Kutcher,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Hibon says the filmmakers deliberately resisted recreating the look of the old cartoon.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The two incidents came days after a man was attacked on June 21 after making contact with an alligator while recreating on Marion County's Rainbow River, the FWC said.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Dressed in a bright red jacket and tie, Mboladinga returned to the spotlight in Boston on Tuesday during his country’s group-stage match against Colombia, recreating the pose of Lumumba’s statue in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Verb
Dressed in a bright red jacket and tie, Mboladinga returned to the spotlight in Boston on Tuesday during his country’s group-stage match against Colombia, recreating the pose of Lumumba’s statue in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
She’s beloved as evidenced by her fans recreating her songs on TikTok.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
More important, that president will need to fix what happens inside the White House, the West Wing, and the executive-office buildings by reconstituting the National Security Council, replacing partisan hacks, and re-creating the interagency process for policy making.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Sierra Chicken Pasta The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.
—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Thankfully, recreating their looks is easy when shopping at Quince.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
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His mother began paying taxes in 1993 after public outrage at the cost of restoring Windsor Castle following a devastating fire the previous year.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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But when biomechanists actually modeled the skull of Smilodon fatalis, reconstructing its jaw muscles, its skull shape, the leverage its bite would have generated, the number that came back was almost embarrassing.
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The study calls for reconstructing those interchanges, which could include adding lanes for vehicles to enter or exit the highway.
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And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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The clip became fresh ammunition for critics of MMA's weight-cut culture, reviving calls for tighter fight-week monitoring, rehydration limits, or additional weight classes.
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Family members also tend to compensate early, repeating themselves or raising the volume long before the person experiencing the loss admits there’s an issue.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Furthermore, distinguish yourself by revisiting past issues with solutions, showcasing continuous growth.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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The former Republican governor didn’t state a reason for the flights on air logs, but Fitzpatrick was able to determine reasons for some trips by reviewing old media advisories and news releases.
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Safety is given to us by intelligence analysts reviewing threats 24 hours a day, by commandos ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, and by leaders who find the courage to make the toughest calls.
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