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as in to rebuild
to build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed
After the fire they had to completely reconstruct the building from the ground up.
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as in to recreate
to find out and describe or show the way something (such as an event or series of events) happened
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Recent Examples of reconstruct
From there, his team used machine learning and AI to reconstruct the moment in 3D, essentially bringing a 16-year-old memory into the present with technology that didn’t exist in 2009.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The next step for Banik and colleagues will be to compare their void model to other models to try to reconstruct the universe's expansion history.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
The bridge was built in 1934 and last reconstructed in 1988, according to Village Engineer Jeff Hansen.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
After Tim reconstructs the code for the nanotech wall’s opening sequence, and despite a violent confrontation with Yuri, Tim and Olivia activate the code to create a breach.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The next step for Banik and colleagues will be to compare their void model to other models to try to reconstruct the universe's expansion history.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 July 2025
The bridge was built in 1934 and last reconstructed in 1988, according to Village Engineer Jeff Hansen.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
After Tim reconstructs the code for the nanotech wall’s opening sequence, and despite a violent confrontation with Yuri, Tim and Olivia activate the code to create a breach.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct
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Coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles have spent the last six months rebuilding the Chicago Bears offense to Johnson’s specifications.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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But the front office is no stranger to the other side of things, having been a stark deadline seller in recent years in attempts to rebuild after winning the World Series.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Educators must overhaul outdated models; leaders must champion human-AI collaboration; and technologists must design systems that amplify, rather than isolate, human potential.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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JPMorgan, the largest U.S. bank by assets, recently overhauled the leadership of its research group, which worked on quantum computing and other advanced technologies.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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Over the years, Ghostbusters fan groups around the world had perfected the art of re-creating props for cosplay.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Roston’s immersion in this character, and his commitment to re-creating his very particular sound, remains as intense as ever.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The funding the committee advanced on Tuesday would help rehabilitate the building, including fixing the plumbing while increasing the number of beds and adding 24/7 medical staffing.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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Bondi and Burgum met with park police on the island and directed staff to collaborate on plans to rehabilitate and reopen Alcatraz, but didn’t make public remarks.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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Tan’s own advice to DBS employees, and perhaps to every executive navigating the shift, came down to four R’s: reinvent, stay relevant, be resilient, and act responsibly.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
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The underscore following the word ‘new’ means limitless potential for reinventing themselves.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Add to that the many original performers repeating their roles, the constant callbacks and the non-stop nostalgia, and the result is less a continuation than an exercise in fan service.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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This cycle repeated in the spring, resulting in over 70 newcomers joining the team, with 28 arrivals occurring after mid-April.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Entire sectors—from energy to education—may be reimagined.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The ’90s Decorating Trends That Are Best Left Behind While some elements of ’90s design have been thoughtfully reimagined, others remain stubbornly stuck in the past.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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“Reconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruct. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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