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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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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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
Verb
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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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