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.
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Recent Examples of rebuilding
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After the bridge collapsed in March, Biden promised that the federal government would take care of 100% of the costs of rebuilding it.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The money would also go towards rebuilding his studio.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
But rebuilding teamwork does demand intention.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Had The Onion's bid been approved, Jones would have been kicked out of his studio and would have had to start rebuilding his audience and his brand from a back-up studio.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Malibu flames also bring a heartbreaking reminder to many people living in the region, as some are still rebuilding from the 2018 Woolsey Fire that erupted in November of that year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
With the Cardinals rebuilding, Arenado's looking for a way out -- somewhere that'll give him the chance to add World Series champion to his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
In September, six months after the tornado, the community was still rebuilding, the Dispatch previously reported.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After the bridge collapsed in March, Biden promised that the federal government would take care of 100% of the costs of rebuilding it.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The money would also go towards rebuilding his studio.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
But rebuilding teamwork does demand intention.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Had The Onion's bid been approved, Jones would have been kicked out of his studio and would have had to start rebuilding his audience and his brand from a back-up studio.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Malibu flames also bring a heartbreaking reminder to many people living in the region, as some are still rebuilding from the 2018 Woolsey Fire that erupted in November of that year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
With the Cardinals rebuilding, Arenado's looking for a way out -- somewhere that'll give him the chance to add World Series champion to his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilding
Verb
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These data points are critical in reconstructing a timeline of events, particularly in cases where physical witnesses or traditional evidence may be limited.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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These interactions, logged by cellular providers, form a historical timeline that can be invaluable for reconstructing events and verifying claims about where someone—or at least their phone—was at a specific moment.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Kaiser reported temporarily moving some sterilization operations to San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa while repairs were underway.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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While Owens Corning can sell products for new construction, the rising age of homes creates even more demand for Owens Corning’s remodel and repair products, such as roofing, insulation, and doors.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.—
Staff Report,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.—
Daniel Borenstein,
The Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The event will feature BBQ (hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings), great company and feel-good music in a friendly atmosphere, organizers said.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Owner Jeff Reider bought the Massachusetts Avenue location in 2017 and renamed it Big Dan's, after the first item on the menu: a burger with all the fixings.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Claudia Fontes’s stainless-steel Reconstruction of the Portrait of Pablo Míguez, representing a kidnapped child, seemed to rise from the river itself and stare across its expansive waters, as though searching for the corpses below.—
Julia M. Klein,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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The roadway reconstruction will also support connections to future ramps at the new I-490 Tollway via the Franklin Avenue Interchange.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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