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verb re·build \(ˌ)rē-ˈbild\

Definition of rebuild

rebuilt

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rebuilding

transitive verb
1a : to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct rebuild a war-torn cityb : to restore to a previous state rebuild inventories
2 : to make extensive changes in : remodel rebuild society
intransitive verb
: to build again planned to rebuild after the fire

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Examples of rebuild in a Sentence

He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire.
They tried to rebuild after the earthquake.
The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise.
The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.

Recent Examples of rebuild from the Web

France wasted no time in rebuilding its economic ties with Iran since international sanctions were lifted as part of Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

— brian murphy, Washington Post, "France’s Total bets big on Iran’s gas fields. American rivals are left watching from afar.", 3 July 2017
Toronto has officially chosen respectability over rebuilding.

— ben golliver, SI.com, "Grades: Raptors Bet On Franchise Core Retaining Cornerstone Point Guard Kyle Lowry", 2 July 2017
Moscow has reconstituted four armies on Ukraine’s borders, rebuilt the Black Sea Fleet, created a powerful antiaccess and...

— stephen blank, WSJ, "Trump’s Opportunity to Arm Ukraine", 29 June 2017
Divisions: 3A for top teams; 2A for smaller schools and rebuilding teams; 1A for junior varsity and freshman teams.

— union-tribune, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego Classic girls basketball tournament", 29 June 2017
Popular Mechanics, Go RVing, STIHL and the American Hiking Society joined forces on National Trails Day for a purpose-powered challenge to rebuild some of America's greatest trails.

— Popular Mechanics, "Watch: How We Celebrated National Trails Day", 28 June 2017
Pine Tree Plaza at Blue Parkway and Jefferson Street is at the north end of the major U.S. 50 interchange for Missouri 291 South being rebuilt by the Missouri Department of Transportation.

— by russ pulley, kansascity.com, "Blighted Pine Tree Plaza could be spruced up", 28 June 2017
Many of us continued to party hardy by returning to the tents where Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 or Jose Feleciano were being rebuilt so the Summer party in the mud could continue into the night.

— JSOnline.com, "Stories about Summerfest from our readers", 27 June 2017
This can help rebuild the trust that is essential for law enforcement to work.

— veronica hilbring, Essence.com, "This New Jersey Bill Requires Schools Teach Students How To Interact With Police, But What About The Officers?", 27 June 2017

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First Known Use of rebuild

1537

Synonym Discussion of rebuild

mend, repair, patch, rebuild mean to put into good order something that is injured, damaged, or defective. mend implies making whole or sound something broken, torn, or injured. mended the torn dress repair applies to the fixing of more extensive damage or dilapidation. repaired the back steps patch implies an often temporary fixing of a hole or break with new material. patch worn jeans rebuild suggests making like new without completely replacing. a rebuilt automobile engine