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 Xi Jinping’s description of AI development as a symphony, rather than a solo performance, sounds suspiciously like soft-power language, recasting Beijing as the inclusive convenor of countries that Western institutions have often neglected. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Last February, Nyong’o spoke on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist about rumors that Marvel was considering recasting Boseman’s part in the wake of the Wakanda Forever reveal. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recasting
  1. modifying
  2. changing
  3. remodeling
  4. altering
  5. reworking
  6. remaking
  7. transforming
Verb
  • Obviously without drastically modifying anything but really getting your hands into the story.
    — Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Built for contested logistics Chaparral uses interchangeable cargo pods, allowing operators to switch between missions without modifying the aircraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • The Goodyear House’s changing menu keeps items exciting, but its Goopy Burger is a tried-and-true favorite.
    — Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Billionaires buying up South Florida real estate, corporate expansions and a widening gulf between luxury and everyday home prices are changing Miami-Dade’s economic landscape.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of changing
Verb
  • The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • American is now remodeling cabins across the fleet and taking deliveries of new planes with interiors that feature new amenities and more premium seats.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • May is skilled at changing the eye level, and altering the balance of the hitter by mixing and matching this arsenal.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Theoretically, this could enable him to work as a left No 10 without altering Villa’s system too greatly.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of altering
Verb
  • Dustin Drai is reworking the family nightlife business as guests scrutinize prices, drink more selectively and expect more from bottle service.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of reworking
Verb
  • The Flyers shared a photo of Gritty following the news, remaking a viral meme of James.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Industry analysts could have warned Disney that there was little value in remaking Moana, a beloved classic that is nonetheless not quite 10 years old.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of remaking
Verb
  • The true impact of AI lies in empowering patients between visits, offering answers and fostering preparedness, rather than fundamentally transforming the doctor's appointment itself.
    — Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Founded in 1969, the Booker has a reputation for transforming writers’ careers, with a globally minded judging panel set to reveal finalists in September and the winner in November.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of transforming

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