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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
In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Previous editions, exhibited at Jeffrey Deitch and AF Projects, gave us Kenny Scharf launching the little gold man into deep space, Karon Davis recasting him as an ancient Egyptian deity and Austyn Weiner turning him into a mischievous mail-art project.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Only by recasting the tenets of the past, the thinking goes, can America move forward.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
The show continued filming without him before going on a pre-planned hiatus in November, and the creative team wrote Billy out of subsequent episodes rather than recasting the character.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Quinn also addressed recasting speculation in an interview with Us Weekly in February 2026.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
Gardner is joining the pilot, headlined by Bloom and Rory Scovel, in recasting.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Five months later, the State Department unveiled a Commercial Diplomacy Strategy for Africa, recasting trade and investment as the centerpiece of engagement.
—Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The diplomatic shockwaves that followed Israel’s Mossad seizing Adolf Eichmann in Argentina left local officials acutely sensitive to international scrutiny, recasting the search for Bormann as a bid to ensure the country would not be embarrassed on the world stage a second time.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Previous editions, exhibited at Jeffrey Deitch and AF Projects, gave us Kenny Scharf launching the little gold man into deep space, Karon Davis recasting him as an ancient Egyptian deity and Austyn Weiner turning him into a mischievous mail-art project.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Only by recasting the tenets of the past, the thinking goes, can America move forward.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
The show continued filming without him before going on a pre-planned hiatus in November, and the creative team wrote Billy out of subsequent episodes rather than recasting the character.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
Quinn also addressed recasting speculation in an interview with Us Weekly in February 2026.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2026
Gardner is joining the pilot, headlined by Bloom and Rory Scovel, in recasting.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Five months later, the State Department unveiled a Commercial Diplomacy Strategy for Africa, recasting trade and investment as the centerpiece of engagement.
—Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The diplomatic shockwaves that followed Israel’s Mossad seizing Adolf Eichmann in Argentina left local officials acutely sensitive to international scrutiny, recasting the search for Bormann as a bid to ensure the country would not be embarrassed on the world stage a second time.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recasting
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Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Real-world potential One study of more than 125,000 patients suggested that about 50% of people with obesity discontinue appetite-modifying GLP-1 medications within a year.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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The redesign coincides with changing times in the organization, from a new coaching staff, a reshaped roster, and soon, a new stadium set to open in 2027.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Congrats to Donna Kelce on remodeling her modest Florida home!—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Plans call for demolishing the existing welcome center, which currently has a Foxtail Coffee and Kelly’s Ice Cream counter, shifting the new building closer to Lake Rowena, and altering its shape.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Having good hair actually starts at keeping it healthy, not altering it constantly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers, as with every other NFL team, can now negotiate with external unrestricted free agents and take steps toward reworking their roster ahead of 2026.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Designers are clearly having fun too, reworking the style across pumps, sneakers, and hybrid styles.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the time between purchasing the spot and remaking it in his image, neighboring 10 Barrel Brewing and Epic Brewing closed their doors.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The video comes as Ellison is remaking Paramount through a flurry of dealmaking.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gradual absorption and constant agitation are the keys to cooking risotto, encouraging the starches to release from the rice and transforming into the dish’s trademark creamy consistency.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Recasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recasting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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