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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These revisions would scale back restrictions on modifying national landmarks.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
The Final Waiver period was held on 7/21/26 with a few picks, mostly by teams upgrading or modifying their bench players.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of modifying

Verb

Jeon died in 1962, at which point his son and other relatives took over the collection, eventually changing its name to the Kansong Art Museum in 1966.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
View gallery - 4 images The way people use smart devices is changing as AI becomes a bigger part of everyday life.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026

Definition of changing

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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
The couple chose the space in Colleyville and started remodeling during their engagement; the space opened during a soft launch in March.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of remodeling

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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

Verb

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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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
In 1998, a former paratrooper named Hugo Chávez assumed the Presidency and began remaking Venezuelan politics.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of remaking

Verb

Inspired by Tintoretto’s Mercury and the Graces, Chan reimagines the Three Graces as abstract forms while transforming Mercury into planetary and sculptural imagery.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Across the country, camp fees have risen sharply, transforming what was once a middle-class rite of passage into a major household expense.

— Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

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