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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
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
Ready to join me in recreating Dern’s summer-ready look?
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 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 outdoors should try to select routes with clear visibility, exercise caution and make noise when near willows, thick vegetation or approaching corners, wildlife officials said.
—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
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Building on that goal, researchers in Shanghai used human pluripotent stem cells to create a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid by recreating signals normally seen during early embryo development.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
And Jesus re-creating the miracle of the loaves and fishes in Soho’s streets with a magical pizza box that always replenishes is a nice touch.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
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
Ready to join me in recreating Dern’s summer-ready look?
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 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 outdoors should try to select routes with clear visibility, exercise caution and make noise when near willows, thick vegetation or approaching corners, wildlife officials said.
—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
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Verb
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
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Building on that goal, researchers in Shanghai used human pluripotent stem cells to create a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid by recreating signals normally seen during early embryo development.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
And Jesus re-creating the miracle of the loaves and fishes in Soho’s streets with a magical pizza box that always replenishes is a nice touch.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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Regional Transportation District officials have agreed to give the Front Range Passenger Rail District $3 million this year for public education about the first phase of restoring train service linking Colorado cities.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The feasibility study suggested adding trails and basic amenities, restoring the forest, and undertaking major stabilization work.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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New York leads, 12-7, after a pair of early 3-pointers and by playing fast to try to get ahead of the defense of Victor Wembanyama.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Hanging on his wall as inspiration was a rhapsodic review of My Left Foot, which earned Daniel Day-Lewis his first Oscar for playing a guy with cerebral palsy.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 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
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However, reconstructing their bond proved to be a challenge, as emotions from the past are difficult to capture through archaeological methods.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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Sure, there are fringe examples from smaller filmmakers reviving dead stars or film festivals like Tribeca giving a platform to some shorts being made in Sora, but not a major studio putting real money behind it.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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The chemical industry has been well aware of the risks of the type of thermal runaway reaction that forced 50,000 people from their homes in Orange County last weekend, reviving years of warnings from researchers about the potential dangers.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Over the course of Gregory Orr’s long career, his poems have become increasingly incantatory, more and more like chants or psalms, repeating, reformulating, reaching for the edges of the same rich metaphors.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Those tactics — long throws and their trademark inswinging corners — are worthwhile repeating tonight.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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That process will likely include scheduling hearings, revisiting pretrial motions, handling evidence disagreements and setting a possible new trial date.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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District Attorney Jeff Rosen said after the hearing that the sentence was a tribute to the former teens and their families, who endured multiple bouts of court testimony and revisiting serious trauma to bring the case to a conclusion.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Police arrested nine girls after questioning students and reviewing CCTV footage that investigators say shows some students setting a fire inside the dormitory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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