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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
If the peace holds, the region could enter a new era defined less by conflict than by the possibility of transformation, including the rebuilding of a post-Hamas Gaza and the normalization of Israeli relations with Saudi Arabia.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Shortcuts aren’t being made in this rebuilding effort, and Plattner has left Grier and his staff to execute their plan.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Guterres called for safe access for humanitarian workers, the removal of red tape and other impediments, the rebuilding of Gaza’s shattered infrastructure and funding to meet the immense needs.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
How involved will Meredith be in the rebuilding of the hospital then?
—Max Gao, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Two teams in different stages of the rebuilding process face off on Friday night as the Utah Jazz (0-1) take on the San Antonio Spurs (2-0) at Frost Bank Center.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But the rebuilding of houses, roads, water and electricity systems will be a project lasting many years.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The rebuilding projects at Central and Southwest junior highs -- as well as renovations at Springdale High School -- were part of a larger district effort to improve aging academic and athletic spaces.
—Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Two, each is rebuilding to a degree as the 2025-2026 season rapidly approaches.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
The recognition honored the Puerto Rican artists social commitment and philanthropic work that includes his Daddy’s House Foundation that focuses on education, child nutrition, and community rebuilding in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite the good start, this is a rebuilding team.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The upside is New Orleans quarterback Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick, is nothing more than a placeholder for a rebuilding franchise.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
But this White House is, in some ways, rebuilding the 20th-century model, in which powerful and faceless aides steered executives by controlling paperflow.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Updating colleagues on the Dragon Bravo Fire during a meeting of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program in late August, Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said rebuilding the lodge creates an opportunity to keep it open all year.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
That was followed by a public campaign led by Waukesha County business leaders that also promoted the importance of rebuilding I-94 into a six-lane highway on the county's west side.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
The coaching staff will use Friday’s game and next week’s match against Belize in Bridgeview, Illinois, to begin the rebuilding process.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
If the peace holds, the region could enter a new era defined less by conflict than by the possibility of transformation, including the rebuilding of a post-Hamas Gaza and the normalization of Israeli relations with Saudi Arabia.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Shortcuts aren’t being made in this rebuilding effort, and Plattner has left Grier and his staff to execute their plan.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Guterres called for safe access for humanitarian workers, the removal of red tape and other impediments, the rebuilding of Gaza’s shattered infrastructure and funding to meet the immense needs.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
How involved will Meredith be in the rebuilding of the hospital then?
—Max Gao, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Two teams in different stages of the rebuilding process face off on Friday night as the Utah Jazz (0-1) take on the San Antonio Spurs (2-0) at Frost Bank Center.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But the rebuilding of houses, roads, water and electricity systems will be a project lasting many years.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The rebuilding projects at Central and Southwest junior highs -- as well as renovations at Springdale High School -- were part of a larger district effort to improve aging academic and athletic spaces.
—Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
The release was part of a sweeping 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict and rebuilding Gaza.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Two, each is rebuilding to a degree as the 2025-2026 season rapidly approaches.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
The recognition honored the Puerto Rican artists social commitment and philanthropic work that includes his Daddy’s House Foundation that focuses on education, child nutrition, and community rebuilding in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite the good start, this is a rebuilding team.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The upside is New Orleans quarterback Spencer Rattler, a former fifth-round pick, is nothing more than a placeholder for a rebuilding franchise.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
But this White House is, in some ways, rebuilding the 20th-century model, in which powerful and faceless aides steered executives by controlling paperflow.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Updating colleagues on the Dragon Bravo Fire during a meeting of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program in late August, Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said rebuilding the lodge creates an opportunity to keep it open all year.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
That was followed by a public campaign led by Waukesha County business leaders that also promoted the importance of rebuilding I-94 into a six-lane highway on the county's west side.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilding
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The Red and Purple Modernization Project is reconstructing infrastructure along those color train lines.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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After reconstructing the roster over the past four months, with tweaks still ongoing, the Charlotte Hornets are ready for the next chapter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cleaning the exterior of your house keeps it in good repair by removing algae, mold, moss, and mildew, all of which can damage siding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blackwell and his team got to work rehabilitating the declining species native to Mexico.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Musgrove could be rewarded for his hard work rehabilitating his right elbow by securing a spot in the Padres’ bullpen in the postseason.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war is only the beginning, for lasting peace requires rebuilding trust, restoring dignity, and renewing our commitment to one another.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Russia’s deputy prime minister, Alexander Novak, said later Wednesday that his country was ready to support Syria in its reconstruction after years of civil war.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Egypt's $53 billion reconstruction plan lacks specific details on funding sources.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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