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as in rebuilt
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 recreated
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 reconstructed
Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The reconstructed Greek Orthodox cathedral is near the top of the island and boasts great views of the sea below.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The house has been transformed into a reconstructed doctor’s office from the mid-twentieth century.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Other large language families include the reconstructed mother tongue called Niger-Congo, which gave rise to some 1,500 languages spoken over most of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Igbo, Yoruba, and Zulu.
—Martha Barnette
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
His face and hands are reconstructed with silicone.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Investigators reconstructed her last afternoon from cameras and household data.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Unable to film in Gaza, two-time Oscar nominee Ben Hania reconstructed the Red Crescent call center, casting Palestinian actors as the responders while using Hind’s actual recorded voice at the center of the film.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Several segments of Moorland Road will be reconstructed and widened in projects planned for 2027 and 2029.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
ElAttrache reconstructed Kobe Bryant’s Achilles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
It also was revealed that a section of Sanders’ intestine was reconstructed to function as a bladder.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Wreckage is meticulously reconstructed, data is analyzed, simulations are run, and procedures are rewritten.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The reconstructed Greek Orthodox cathedral is near the top of the island and boasts great views of the sea below.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The house has been transformed into a reconstructed doctor’s office from the mid-twentieth century.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Other large language families include the reconstructed mother tongue called Niger-Congo, which gave rise to some 1,500 languages spoken over most of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Igbo, Yoruba, and Zulu.
—Martha Barnette
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Then, in 2011, Apple reconstructed the cube in the same location, same size, but with only 15 panels, minimizing the number of seams and hardware while maximizing transparency.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
His face and hands are reconstructed with silicone.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Investigators reconstructed her last afternoon from cameras and household data.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Unable to film in Gaza, two-time Oscar nominee Ben Hania reconstructed the Red Crescent call center, casting Palestinian actors as the responders while using Hind’s actual recorded voice at the center of the film.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Several segments of Moorland Road will be reconstructed and widened in projects planned for 2027 and 2029.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
ElAttrache reconstructed Kobe Bryant’s Achilles.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
It also was revealed that a section of Sanders’ intestine was reconstructed to function as a bladder.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Wreckage is meticulously reconstructed, data is analyzed, simulations are run, and procedures are rewritten.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructed
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Sometimes, a better path is looking for an existing industry that needs to be rebuilt and healed.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Chebeague will delight true antique lovers—rebuilt in 1925 after a fire destroyed its first iteration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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The growing beauty also recreated one of her mom’s photos, posing by the pool in a swimsuit next to some Louis Vuitton bags.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the summer of 1969 — weeks before the first humans walked on the moon — Manabe and Bryan recreated the Earth.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Week 1 raised hopes that the run defense would be better, as intended when Washington overhauled its defensive line, signed tackles Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman and added Wise at D-end.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In a statement following the vote, Missouri Jobs With Justice warned lawmakers that voters will have the final say in whether the direct democracy mechanism is overhauled.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of the new additions to the lobby is a replica of a 1925 chandelier, recreated by artisans from photos that were discovered of the original ornate light fixture.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the dress has been recreated on several occasions for exhibits.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mamdani also repeated the slogan, trending at that time and later criticized by figures including James Carville as harmful to left-wing causes, advocating for the defunding of the police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The breakout 2023/2024 star under Xavi Hernandez repeated his strong form last term by continuing to perform well for the club legend’s successor Hansi Flick.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Picture Lunchables reinvented as more balanced meal kits with whole grains, fruits, and veggies.—
Hank Cardello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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So Volman and Kaylan reinvented themselves as the duo Flo & Eddie, earning a reputation for their humor and versatility.—
TRAVIS LOLLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Wobbling through space The Earth’s axis, which is an imaginary line running through the North and South Poles, is in constant motion, even though it is commonly depicted as a fixed line.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just across the harbor, Under Armour’s headquarters anchors the Peninsula, a growing industrial district being reimagined with sleek new hotels and apartment complexes, including my stay at ROOST Baltimore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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The exterior decks have been reimagined, too, with the bow lounge raised to provide better vistas and the flybridge extended to create more open-air space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Reconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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