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
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One Piece is installed on a bamboo pole under the national flag at a motorcycle repair shop in Indramayu, West Java province, on Aug. 9, 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The nearly nine-acre site, featuring boating launches and repair services, has been operating in Fox Lake since 1959.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 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 rotating menu featured items like roasted vegetables, pulled pork, roasted chicken, dirty rice salad and taco fixings.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Early metrics are operational breadcrumbs—signals that reveal where users get stuck, what needs fixing and which assumptions need to be rethought.—
Pallishree Panigrahi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 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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The Route 31 overflow lot had been used as a construction staging area, and the Third Street commuter permit lots south of the tracks were closed in 2023 for reconstruction, according to the city’s webpage about the project.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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But if not a reformed PA, as proposed in Arab proposals for taking responsibility for Gaza’s reconstruction, then who? Netanyahu has dismissed suggestions that he’s influenced by the radical Zionist views of his late father, Benzion.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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