RE CASTING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

recasting

verb

present participle of recast

as in modifying

to make different in some way once he recast the question in different terms, I understood what he was asking

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Recent Examples of recasting The recasting news comes by way of Variety which notes that a number of scenes will need to be shot entirely. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Recounts often vary from initial vote tallies by a few votes because of operator error recasting the ballot and because voters’ markings on ballots are sometimes unclear to the machine — think hanging chad, only the Scantron version. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 The reasons aren’t always scandalous, and in some cases, recasting the role even worked out for the best. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 As some familiar faces went up against Ghostface in Scream 7, one character underwent a recasting after 25 years. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 June 2026 Bateman shaped Clark from the page up, recasting a vain TV personality as a wide-eyed innocent who reads Floyd as a big brother. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 June 2026 In the bridal world, crochet is back in the spotlight—recasting the traditional wedding dress as something romantic, handcrafted, and surprisingly contemporary. — Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 2026 Pervading North America’s retail landscape are redevelopments recasting shopping centers into mixed-use destinations. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Downtown Brooklyn’s 141 Willoughby Street was an under-construction residential tower when the developers flipped their plans in 2019, converting it to an office build and recasting it as the borough’s next big business hub. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 May 2026

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Verb

There’s also a distinction between the impact of blocking the transaction altogether and only modifying the merger as part of a settlement, and that’s where things could get interesting.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Furthermore, the study demonstrated that modifying the contours of the arms allows for precise control over internal fluid flows.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of modifying

Verb

There’s been a political tug-of-war over Bears Ears and Grand Staircase for years that aligns with changing presidential administrations.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
Altitude control comes from changing overall motor thrust, and its spinning nature makes the drone passively stable.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

Definition of changing

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Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026

Definition of remodeling

Verb

The probable cause affidavit states that in an interview after his arrest, Lequerique expressed remorse, acknowledged the X account was his and admitted to altering images and searching online for similar material.

— Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
The idea was to focus on altering a drone‘s physical appearance to change how it is perceived.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Definition of altering

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The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Definition of reworking

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Scott Mellin, was credited with transforming Salomon from a niche French outdoor performance label to the billion-dollar streetwear brand Rihanna wore for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime stage.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.

— India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026

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