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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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Omni’s Tiki Social is a nod towards recreating the tiki drinking culture of America in the mid-20th Century.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Shoplock urged people to use caution when operating off-road vehicles in the foothills, and to always inform people of your locations when recreating outdoors alone.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
The original one-off road-speed record-breaker was lost in World War Two, so Audi has spent an undisclosed seven-figure fortune recreating it.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Rubbing elbows with celebrities on the red carpet may not be among the engagements on your social calendar this year, but recreating their glam is surprisingly easy — and budget-friendly.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
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
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Shoplock urged people to use caution when operating off-road vehicles in the foothills, and to always inform people of your locations when recreating outdoors alone.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
The original one-off road-speed record-breaker was lost in World War Two, so Audi has spent an undisclosed seven-figure fortune recreating it.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Rubbing elbows with celebrities on the red carpet may not be among the engagements on your social calendar this year, but recreating their glam is surprisingly easy — and budget-friendly.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Verb
Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Omni’s Tiki Social is a nod towards recreating the tiki drinking culture of America in the mid-20th Century.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Shoplock urged people to use caution when operating off-road vehicles in the foothills, and to always inform people of your locations when recreating outdoors alone.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
The original one-off road-speed record-breaker was lost in World War Two, so Audi has spent an undisclosed seven-figure fortune recreating it.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Rubbing elbows with celebrities on the red carpet may not be among the engagements on your social calendar this year, but recreating their glam is surprisingly easy — and budget-friendly.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Verb
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
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Shoplock urged people to use caution when operating off-road vehicles in the foothills, and to always inform people of your locations when recreating outdoors alone.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
The original one-off road-speed record-breaker was lost in World War Two, so Audi has spent an undisclosed seven-figure fortune recreating it.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Rubbing elbows with celebrities on the red carpet may not be among the engagements on your social calendar this year, but recreating their glam is surprisingly easy — and budget-friendly.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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No silver bullet exists for protecting or restoring bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome, but promising efforts are underway.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The 16-year-old Sullivan collected his first career MLS goal, playing a cross to Ben Bender and finishing the return pass to cut the deficit to 3-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Studios of that era didn’t track it, the data was never compiled, and reconstructing the precise composition of a 1930s production team is mostly guesswork.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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This is likely because surviving injury would have mattered more than perfectly reconstructing tissue months later.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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By pairing hers with loose, straight-leg denim, Miley Cyrus proved that Hannah Montana isn’t the only thing worth reviving in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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This collaboration continues that legacy, reviving the core black style while introducing a new expression in brown.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Gardening often involves repeating the same movements for extended periods – especially during pruning, weeding or planting.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The great question of the 21st century is whether humanity can build prosperity without repeating that damage.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Fueled by the continuous wave of Y2K nostalgia, fashion fans are have been revisiting the lower rise silhouettes that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, while styling them in a more wearable, modern way.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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