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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
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Set in Chinatown 1999, the film pays homage to the 1970s golden era of martial arts films, as well as nostalgically recreating the world of video stores and VHS tapes.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Rather than reimagining the star's style, Rodgers focused on faithfully recreating it.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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
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
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
More important, that president will need to fix what happens inside the White House, the West Wing, and the executive-office buildings by reconstituting the National Security Council, replacing partisan hacks, and re-creating the interagency process for policy making.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 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
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
Verb
Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Set in Chinatown 1999, the film pays homage to the 1970s golden era of martial arts films, as well as nostalgically recreating the world of video stores and VHS tapes.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Rather than reimagining the star's style, Rodgers focused on faithfully recreating it.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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
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
Verb
She’s beloved as evidenced by her fans recreating her songs on TikTok.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
More important, that president will need to fix what happens inside the White House, the West Wing, and the executive-office buildings by reconstituting the National Security Council, replacing partisan hacks, and re-creating the interagency process for policy making.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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Last week, Hungary lifted its veto on beginning Ukraine’s accession process after weeks of negotiations with Kyiv on restoring minority rights for ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Dallas Stadium’s long-term grass future Once engineers figured out that drainage was a major problem in sustaining quality grass indoors, putting down a playing surface for a football, futbol or a soccer game wasn’t that hard.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Even playing in the large San Francisco market and increasing payroll from $175 million in 2024 to $210 million in 2026.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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When reconstructing the Inquisition trial of a sixteenth-century northern Italian miller, historian Carlo Ginzburg encountered a line that would eventually inspire the title of his paradigm-shifting study The Cheese and the Worms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The cancer treatment included doctors removing his bladder and reconstructing a new one using part of his intestine.—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Now, however, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in collaboration with the University of Padua, has taken the idea of reviving ancient history a step further—using artificial intelligence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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On a macroeconomic scale, economists like Gabriel Zucman warn that this unprecedented consolidation of capital from the AI boom threatens democratic stability by reviving levels of extreme wealth inequality not seen since the last century.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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In an era when major cruise lines usually build ships in recognizable classes, repeating and refining a successful design across several vessels, that alone makes Epic unusual.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In Nazi Germany, trans people were some of the first people who were attacked, and history is repeating.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Joining Wonder Man as Simon Williams and revisiting your early years as an actor — what was that like for you?—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Maybe revisiting this whole concept of going to med school.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
13 June 2026
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In a statement to CBS News Detroit, McConico said the court recognizes the importance of certificate of compliance enforcement, is reviewing the legal and procedural issues involved, and has already met with advocates to discuss their concerns.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Total Mortgage Arena, home to the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team for 25 years, officially went vacant in April and the city now is reviewing proposals from developers and venue managers on what to do with it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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