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as in rebuilding
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 re-creating
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 reconstructing
Government investigators relied heavily on that footage in reconstructing the timeline of events.
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Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Reading and reconstructing these signals is exactly what Revoice is intended to do.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
The project involves reconstructing 350 linear feet of boardwalk from Coffee Creek Park to Lois Lane.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Since 2014, the Russian military has opened several military bases in the Arctic and worked on reconstructing airfields.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Computational algorithms then synchronize the data afterward, reconstructing a single, coherent image.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
The agency, Patel said, is working with local officials to investigate images and videos related to the incident, including by reconstructing the shooting scene.
—Eryn Dion, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Major repairs, like reconstructing a gaping hole, can cost as much as an F257 Sutton—the company’s $113-ish compact wallet.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
That includes knocking out the porch windows, removing most of the kitchen appliances, and reconstructing the furniture pieces.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Reading and reconstructing these signals is exactly what Revoice is intended to do.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
The project involves reconstructing 350 linear feet of boardwalk from Coffee Creek Park to Lois Lane.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Since 2014, the Russian military has opened several military bases in the Arctic and worked on reconstructing airfields.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Computational algorithms then synchronize the data afterward, reconstructing a single, coherent image.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
The agency, Patel said, is working with local officials to investigate images and videos related to the incident, including by reconstructing the shooting scene.
—Eryn Dion, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Major repairs, like reconstructing a gaping hole, can cost as much as an F257 Sutton—the company’s $113-ish compact wallet.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
That includes knocking out the porch windows, removing most of the kitchen appliances, and reconstructing the furniture pieces.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructing
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America must stay strong by defending our economic security, rebuilding our industrial base to reconfigure supply chains away from China, and standing firm with our allies against Chinese aggression.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The depiction of female shopkeepers and mothers, punctuated by women like me standing by concrete building blocks, underscores our importance as memory keepers within a society that has often needed rebuilding.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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And reimagining the story rather than faithfully recreating it might be the right strategy.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Experts say the high death toll was due to the sheer quantity of people recreating in the region following the coronavirus pandemic.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tech giants like Amazon and Meta are overhauling their performance review systems, and experts say the changes could signal even more layoffs or firings ahead.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, Pet Parent is positioned as a turnkey option for communities and organizations seeking to modernize pet registration and engagement without overhauling existing structures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not just as an isolated set of islands, distinct from our wider restaurant culture, but happily mixing with it, and sometimes even reinventing itself along the way.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant broker Nate Benedetto, who was involved in the sale of the building, confirmed that millions of dollars were spent on reinventing the space.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Those workers will focus on repairing broken lights, hardening lights to prevent copper wire theft and clearing the backlog of deferred cases.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Merz appealed to Trump that repairing ties with Europe is the strongest defense against an advancing Chinese military.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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Then, while breathing through your mouth, allow the solution to flow in and drain out the opposite nostril before repeating on the other side.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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But history, which has a funny way of repeating itself, suggests otherwise.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The bridge between tariff policy and manufacturing reality requires reimagining what American manufacturing can look like.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Students are invited to honor Black inventors by reimagining their creations as modern solutions, building entrepreneurial skills and sharing bold ideas with the audience.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, an Ohio State committee is reviewing a second formal request to remove Wexner’s name from multiple campus buildings, including the football team’s practice facility.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Reconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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