as in modifying
to make different in some way
once he recast the question in different terms, I understood what he was asking
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Recent Examples of recasting
As some familiar faces went up against Ghostface in Scream 7, one character underwent a recasting after 25 years.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
Bateman shaped Clark from the page up, recasting a vain TV personality as a wide-eyed innocent who reads Floyd as a big brother.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 June 2026
In the bridal world, crochet is back in the spotlight—recasting the traditional wedding dress as something romantic, handcrafted, and surprisingly contemporary.
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Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Pervading North America’s retail landscape are redevelopments recasting shopping centers into mixed-use destinations.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Downtown Brooklyn’s 141 Willoughby Street was an under-construction residential tower when the developers flipped their plans in 2019, converting it to an office build and recasting it as the borough’s next big business hub.
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Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
1 May 2026
Once rigid and monumental, marble and other quarried materials now curve and swell into expressive silhouettes, recasting ancient materials through a contemporary lens.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
Previous Oscar art portfolios gave us Kenny Scharf launching the little gold man into deep space, Karon Davis recasting him as an ancient Egyptian deity and Austyn Weiner turning him into a mischievous mail-art project.
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Michael Slenske,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
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Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
Bateman shaped Clark from the page up, recasting a vain TV personality as a wide-eyed innocent who reads Floyd as a big brother.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 June 2026
In the bridal world, crochet is back in the spotlight—recasting the traditional wedding dress as something romantic, handcrafted, and surprisingly contemporary.
—
Laura Tortora,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Pervading North America’s retail landscape are redevelopments recasting shopping centers into mixed-use destinations.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Downtown Brooklyn’s 141 Willoughby Street was an under-construction residential tower when the developers flipped their plans in 2019, converting it to an office build and recasting it as the borough’s next big business hub.
—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
1 May 2026
Once rigid and monumental, marble and other quarried materials now curve and swell into expressive silhouettes, recasting ancient materials through a contemporary lens.
—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
Previous Oscar art portfolios gave us Kenny Scharf launching the little gold man into deep space, Karon Davis recasting him as an ancient Egyptian deity and Austyn Weiner turning him into a mischievous mail-art project.
—
Michael Slenske,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recasting
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The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
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The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
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The reason is that the administration has shrunk the requirements for reports of immunization from states, changing the reports from mandated to voluntary.
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One is mainly about efficiency, while the other is about changing outcomes.
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Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
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Pulling the data off a hard drive or USB drive without altering files or metadata like timestamps also takes skill, Ries says.
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.
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Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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After stabilizing the hillside, the development team discussed remaking the bird with the help of the original artist.
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This means the algorithm isn’t remaking organizations in some new and frightening image.
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Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
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Fortunately, Spielberg stepped up to the plate, transforming the short novel into a big-screen masterpiece.
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“Recasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recasting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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