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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
Studios of that era didn’t track it, the data was never compiled, and reconstructing the precise composition of a 1930s production team is mostly guesswork.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
This is likely because surviving injury would have mattered more than perfectly reconstructing tissue months later.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In the days following the horrific discovery of Janet Walsh's lifeless body, rookie investigator Andy Gall reached for leads in every possible direction, reconstructing Janet's final hours.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Computer models of impacts this large remain computationally difficult, especially when reconstructing events that happened billions of years ago.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
For me, reconstructing memories from that time in my life was a tremendous challenge.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The dust has officially settled from the NFL draft, as the Dallas Cowboys have put in the bulk of their offseason work on reconstructing a porous defense from 2025 that ranked 30th in yards allowed and last in points allowed.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Diet shapes destiny The dietary changes in the East African Rift Valley over the past 4 million years, documented through tooth enamel, are providing important clues for reconstructing the environment in which humans’ ancestors lived and how those environments changed.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Understanding these building blocks is key to reconstructing how the universe evolved from the fiery hot plasma that permeated space after the Big Bang to the structured web of galaxies observed today.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
This is likely because surviving injury would have mattered more than perfectly reconstructing tissue months later.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In the days following the horrific discovery of Janet Walsh's lifeless body, rookie investigator Andy Gall reached for leads in every possible direction, reconstructing Janet's final hours.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Computer models of impacts this large remain computationally difficult, especially when reconstructing events that happened billions of years ago.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
For me, reconstructing memories from that time in my life was a tremendous challenge.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The dust has officially settled from the NFL draft, as the Dallas Cowboys have put in the bulk of their offseason work on reconstructing a porous defense from 2025 that ranked 30th in yards allowed and last in points allowed.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Diet shapes destiny The dietary changes in the East African Rift Valley over the past 4 million years, documented through tooth enamel, are providing important clues for reconstructing the environment in which humans’ ancestors lived and how those environments changed.
—Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Understanding these building blocks is key to reconstructing how the universe evolved from the fiery hot plasma that permeated space after the Big Bang to the structured web of galaxies observed today.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructing
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For Mike, who's turning 77 years old next month, the memory of rebuilding after the Tubbs Fire still weighs heavily.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Jokiharju would be better off with a chance to be a regular with the rebuilding San Jose Sharks.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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And Jesus re-creating the miracle of the loaves and fishes in Soho’s streets with a magical pizza box that always replenishes is a nice touch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The crash comes at a time when Independence is overhauling its vehicle and foot pursuit policy after an audit found officers often launched high-speed chases in residential areas, sometimes for minor violations.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Google has been overhauling its business for the AI age, seeking to win over both everyday customers and corporate users.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Wendler says the fix doesn’t require reinventing the workplace from scratch.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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For two people who are reinventing a big chunk of 20th-century mathematics, Clausen and Scholze are unassuming.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
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But repairing one's image is easier said than done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The great question of the 21st century is whether humanity can build prosperity without repeating that damage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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By reimagining its approach, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought about meaningful change and positioned itself to better meet the future needs of the profession.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Reconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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