reconsecrating

Definition of reconsecratingnext
present participle of reconsecrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsecrating
Verb
  • For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
  • An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.
    Camila Osorio, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The tasting begins with a palate-cleansing slurp of Soda Folk.
    Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The same goes for cleansing with Epsom salt and milk baths.
    Sarah Boden, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a nutshell, wastewater recycling works by first physically filtering the water, then subjecting it to reverse osmosis, and finally purifying it with ultraviolet light.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
  • When taken together in the evening, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice are said to act synergistically to create a gently purifying antioxidant blend.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bad Gyal describes her new album, Más Cara, as a metaphor for the evolution of her career after 10 years dedicating herself to music and her rise from a very underground artist.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The governor also proposed reforming waiver case management provided to people with disabilities and older adults and dedicating roughly $77 million in funding over four years for a study on recommendations for administering human services programs across all levels of government.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.
    Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Reconsecrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsecrating. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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