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as in rebuilds
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-creates
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 reconstructs
Sophisticated error-correction software reconstructs the original message as many photons are lost.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
Through exclusive interviews, archival research, and declassified diplomatic cables, El Capitan y el Brazalete de Esmeraldas reconstructs the events from multiple perspectives.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
The doc, directed by Simone Manetti and produced by Italy’s Ganesh productions and Domenico Procacci‘s Fandango, reconstructs the still ongoing quest for judicial truth about the kidnapping, torture and murder of Regeni.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Through interviews, archival footage, and courtroom material, the documentary reconstructs both the investigation and the emotional toll left behind.
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Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
The system, called HEAPGrasp, reconstructs object shapes using only visual outlines captured through an RGB camera, enabling robots to reliably identify and grasp objects regardless of their optical properties.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
Through exclusive interviews, archival research, and declassified diplomatic cables, El Capitan y el Brazalete de Esmeraldas reconstructs the events from multiple perspectives.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.
—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
The doc, directed by Simone Manetti and produced by Italy’s Ganesh productions and Domenico Procacci‘s Fandango, reconstructs the still ongoing quest for judicial truth about the kidnapping, torture and murder of Regeni.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Through interviews, archival footage, and courtroom material, the documentary reconstructs both the investigation and the emotional toll left behind.
—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
The system, called HEAPGrasp, reconstructs object shapes using only visual outlines captured through an RGB camera, enabling robots to reliably identify and grasp objects regardless of their optical properties.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructs
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An experiment on mice conducted by a team of researchers from Texas A&M University has revealed a healing sequence in mammalian physiology that rebuilds lost skeletal structure, albeit with less than perfect results.
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Whether any of it rebuilds the businesses underneath — or merely spends down the cultural equity these brands have left while On and Hoka bank the runners — is the one result the scoreboard at MetLife on July 19 will not show.
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The agency has opened applications for its next Moon & Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA) mission, a year-long simulation that recreates the isolation, confinement and day-to-day challenges of long-duration space exploration.
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Corden’s mum and dad are also in attendance for the show, and both take part in the final segment, which recreates a moment from the day’s events.
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The legislation overhauls several federal housing programs and streamlines environmental review processes for housing.
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The bill overhauls the way presidents are chosen, replacing direct popular elections with selection by lawmakers.
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For thousands of Nairobi commuters, choosing a matatu is choosing an aesthetic – a daily encounter with a culture that reinvents itself in motion.
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Pacaso, meanwhile, reinvents luxury second-home ownership with true equity.
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Chester Leonard rehabilitates wounded bald eagles and other large raptors at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke.
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.
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The two women talk, and Ashley repeats that Trevor was involved in a blackmail scheme with Dennis, but that Trevor complained about his cut.
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Funny how history repeats itself.
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The Other Princess reimagines the life of a Black woman navigating elite European society, where privilege and prejudice coexist.
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Reinventing the Batman myth for a new generation of fans, Absolute Batman reimagines the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power and corruption, one good person can change the world.
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The 61-year-old writer/director revisits his script’s indelible opening lines at the start of the trailer, effectively shepherding in a new age of wonder and uncertainty.
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An InStyle editor revisits one of Middleton's most daring looks from 2017, highlighting its bold use of a trending summer shade.
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“Reconstructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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