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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreate
as in to reconstruct
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreate
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Argentina vs Belgium Argentina have won Group J with a game to spare and Belgium would need to finish second in Group G, with both then progressing from the last 32 to recreate a fixture with considerable World Cup history.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Ultimately, the entire discipline of artificial intelligence can be summarized as the effort to recreate the intelligence of human brains in silicon machines.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Since that website went dark, some have recreated the dashboard using data from the original website published by the state.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Argentina vs Belgium Argentina have won Group J with a game to spare and Belgium would need to finish second in Group G, with both then progressing from the last 32 to recreate a fixture with considerable World Cup history.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Ultimately, the entire discipline of artificial intelligence can be summarized as the effort to recreate the intelligence of human brains in silicon machines.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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The district defends its conduct as legal and, last week, restored funding to the Black Student Achievement Plan.
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Before Rhaenyra’s raven can be sent, though, Tyland Lannister arrives at the Gullet, with an armada only money can buy, to prise open Blackwater Bay and restore a shipping route to King’s Landing.
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For tour this time around, Pillsbury is looking forward to playing larger venues, which offer space for grander production.
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The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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Online databases, provincial vital records offices, and archives help reconstruct the family chain.
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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Trump administration backs Arizona rules blocked by courts Republicans are hoping to revive state voter registration laws in Arizona that lower courts said conflict with federal rules and suppress the vote.
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.
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However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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Already on Friday, some Labour MPs were repeating their calls for Starmer to step down even though Burnham himself shied away from explicitly referencing his leadership ambitions.
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Consistency is the accumulation of decisions, habits, and behaviors repeated over a long duration of time.
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“Recreate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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