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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.
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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.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Rather than reimagining the star's style, Rodgers focused on faithfully recreating it.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
His designer drew inspiration from the 19th century residence, recreating its round turret and green trim.
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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.
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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.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
She’s beloved as evidenced by her fans recreating her songs on TikTok.
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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.
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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.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 June 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.
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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
Dressed in a bright red jacket and tie, Mboladinga returned to the spotlight in Boston on Tuesday during his country’s group-stage match against Colombia, recreating the pose of Lumumba’s statue in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
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His mother began paying taxes in 1993 after public outrage at the cost of restoring Windsor Castle following a devastating fire the previous year.
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Ella Bruccoleri may be playing a Bennet sister on TV, but the actress wasn’t always a fan of Jane Austen.
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According to court documents, Zimmerman was playing golf at the hotel's course throughout the day with friends.
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For Seales, this feels like the moment where his work is effectively done—and others can now take the lead on reconstructing the voices within these scrolls.
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Then there was the challenge of reconstructing the score.
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And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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The clip became fresh ammunition for critics of MMA's weight-cut culture, reviving calls for tighter fight-week monitoring, rehydration limits, or additional weight classes.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Let’s hope that George Santayana’s warning to those ignorant of history about the past repeating itself makes an exception for our present Defense Department.
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.
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Today, thanks to the popularity of laundry hacks on social media, people are revisiting that method.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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After he was informed of the student’s death, Finkelstein did not change his practice of signing and approving the cardiovascular test results without meaningfully reviewing them, federal authorities said.
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