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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreating
as in reconstructing
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreating
ABC News, 8 June 2026
Dawn Kish, a former Grand Canyon river guide and current documentarian of reemerging Glen Canyon, has spent hundreds of hours exploring the canyons and recreating photos taken before the dam gates closed.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Sierra Chicken Pasta The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Thankfully, recreating their looks is easy when shopping at Quince.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thankfully, recreating their looks is easy when shopping at Quince.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
People recreating near moose habitats should keep dogs on leash.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Moe said there has been an influx of people recreating in and around Bowman Lake since the pandemic, when word of the area spread on social media.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Verb
His designer drew inspiration from the 19th century residence, recreating its round turret and green trim.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Dawn Kish, a former Grand Canyon river guide and current documentarian of reemerging Glen Canyon, has spent hundreds of hours exploring the canyons and recreating photos taken before the dam gates closed.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Sierra Chicken Pasta The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Thankfully, recreating their looks is easy when shopping at Quince.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Verb
Sierra Chicken Pasta The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thankfully, recreating their looks is easy when shopping at Quince.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
People recreating near moose habitats should keep dogs on leash.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Moe said there has been an influx of people recreating in and around Bowman Lake since the pandemic, when word of the area spread on social media.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Verb
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With fewer matches, shorter timelines and captaincy playing a huge role, identifying the right elite assets can make or break your World Cup Fantasy campaign.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Simmons fits in nicely alongside eighth-graders Ella Parece and Molly Buffington, all playing a big role in the run this time.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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His reporting in Kentucky exposed the inner workings of power, from revealing a House GOP leader’s ties to a gaming company during a legislative fight to reconstructing how a $125 million public project was fast-tracked with little transparency.—
Dana Banker,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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One is Curodont, a liquid that dentists apply to a problem spot that attracts calcium and phosphate from saliva, reconstructing tooth enamel.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Verb
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That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Robinson’s first go at the drill was so bad defensive line coach Austin Clark forced him to do it again, and then again, repeating the coached technique until the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick got it right.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Continue your relationship through memories Your pet may be gone physically, but revisiting memories can help keep your bond alive.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In the current era of Big Brother, in which one big alliance ofetn mows down the rest of the house with little-to-no resistance, revisiting a season-long duel between two distinct teams is even more refreshing.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The moratorium prevents DeKalb County from accepting new data center applications while leaders continue reviewing possible regulations.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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At a state level, legislators are reviewing sales tax exemptions for certain large data centers that could cost the state billions by 2028.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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