Synonyms of rebuilding

rebuilding 1 of 2

noun

as in repair

Related Words

• repair
• fixing
• reconstruction
• reconditioning
• renovation
• revamping
• mending
• patching

Dissimilar Words

• erosion
• wear
• corrosion
• deterioration
• wear and tear
• decomposition
• disintegration
• abrasion

rebuilding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rebuild

as in reconstructing

to put into good shape again after having been destroyed or damaged

It took a long time to rebuild the ruined house after the hurricane.

Related Words

• reconstructing
• rehabilitating
• restoring
• overhauling
• repairing
• refurbishing
• healing
• regenerating
• aiding
• fixing up
• maintaining
• rehabbing
• furbishing
• preparing
• helping
• curing
• reviving
• servicing
• conditioning
• improving
• revitalizing
• readying
• renewing
• modifying
• adjusting
• fixing
• reforming
• rejuvenating
• rectifying
• righting
• redressing
• renovating
• freshening
• correcting
• enhancing
• refreshing
• reconditioning
• caring (for)
• ameliorating
• bettering
• revamping
• enriching
• patching
• refreshening
• meliorating
• mending
• doctoring

Dissimilar Words

• wrecking
• breaking
• hurting
• damaging
• ruining
• impairing
• injuring
• harming
• spoiling
• defacing
• marring
• disfiguring
• crippling
• vandalizing
• disabling
• blemishing
• mutilating
• flawing
• mangling
• maiming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rebuilding

Noun

Rebuilding that workflow around what the technology turns out to do, once the people who could have done the rebuilding are gone, is a different one. — Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

During this time of rebuilding and the August Quarterly, the church is also collaborating with the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival and its 250th celebration. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The sixth-place Western Conference squad rode a historic 10-game unbeaten streak while SKC sits in last place during its rebuilding year. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Apopka continues its rebuilding stage but watch out for big defensive lineman Demetri Tarpley, who is 6-3 and has muscled up to 305 pounds with an offseason program. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

In addition to her rebuilding efforts, Shakira also called on the governments of countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and Japan to contribute. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

The United Nations Security Council backed the plan in November — giving it international legitimacy — with a mandate for the board to oversee the demilitarization and rebuilding of Gaza. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

On Thursday, as the army deployed in Qusra, members of his Cabinet celebrated the rebuilding of a settlement that had been dismantled in 2005 as part of the Gaza withdrawal. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

In many cases, local health departments or environmental agencies must review testing results before rebuilding can proceed. — Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

The cost of taking them in Liberia began rebuilding after a 14-year civil war ended in 2003, but Wesseh said the country still needs major investment. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Physicality remains a positive for the rebuilding Miami Dolphins through preseason and training camp. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

That includes solving a real problem, rebuilding trust after something goes wrong, and making a customer feel heard. — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

And there was the personal work that awaited him — the healing, rebuilding and reconnecting that extended well beyond football. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

The individuals who put this rebuilding team together aren’t going to openly say it, but this roster isn’t talented enough to be competitive for a 17 game season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

First-time homebuyers, those who may not otherwise qualify or those rebuilding their credit can often use an FHA loan to acquire a home sooner than possible through a conventional loan. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

There are also signs that some currency traders are rebuilding bearish bets on the yen, as the impact of the intervention has faded. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

The village is rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, but the view from the top still delivers. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026