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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
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
That plan is now visibly shaping decisions — from undergrounding utilities to establishing fire-resistant rebuilding standards and streamlining permitting.
—Jeffery Marino, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
What followed was not just recovery from cancer, but the rebuilding of an immune system erased by the very treatment that saved her life, Sullivan tells PEOPLE.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman unveiled a plan Wednesday to support the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires throughout Los Angeles.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
What the GoFundMe will do for Padilla The GoFundMe campaign will not only help Padilla cover rebuilding costs for his studio.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Our focus is on supporting our staff, contacting upcoming reservations and parties, and beginning the rebuilding process.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Kidd’s departure comes at a key time for the Mavericks as the team appears to be entering a rebuilding phase, evaluating whom to partner with Flagg and what to do with key veterans like Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Despite uncertain timing of herd rebuilding, risk/reward skews favorably, in our view.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But his potential as a shot-blocking, rim-finishing big man would be tantalizing for a rebuilding team like the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
This concept is similar to taking apart a Lego structure and rebuilding it elsewhere with the same parts.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
For most of your adult life, breakdown and rebuilding stay in rough balance.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
She was endorsed by the California Republican Party and has called for rebuilding confidence in the state’s insurance market by encouraging innovation, capital investments and competition.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The settlement is expected to go toward rebuilding the bridge.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Noun
Let’s get into three Stanley Cup playoff trends the Canucks can learn from at the start of this rebuilding effort.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
That plan is now visibly shaping decisions — from undergrounding utilities to establishing fire-resistant rebuilding standards and streamlining permitting.
—Jeffery Marino, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
What followed was not just recovery from cancer, but the rebuilding of an immune system erased by the very treatment that saved her life, Sullivan tells PEOPLE.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman unveiled a plan Wednesday to support the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires throughout Los Angeles.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
What the GoFundMe will do for Padilla The GoFundMe campaign will not only help Padilla cover rebuilding costs for his studio.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Our focus is on supporting our staff, contacting upcoming reservations and parties, and beginning the rebuilding process.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Kidd’s departure comes at a key time for the Mavericks as the team appears to be entering a rebuilding phase, evaluating whom to partner with Flagg and what to do with key veterans like Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Despite uncertain timing of herd rebuilding, risk/reward skews favorably, in our view.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Verb
The United States plans to allow Iranian assets to be used to support rebuilding in Gulf countries impacted by future Iranian attacks, according to a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thinking.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But his potential as a shot-blocking, rim-finishing big man would be tantalizing for a rebuilding team like the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
This concept is similar to taking apart a Lego structure and rebuilding it elsewhere with the same parts.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
For most of your adult life, breakdown and rebuilding stay in rough balance.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
She was endorsed by the California Republican Party and has called for rebuilding confidence in the state’s insurance market by encouraging innovation, capital investments and competition.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The settlement is expected to go toward rebuilding the bridge.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilding
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Elevator repairs were completed Friday afternoon, and staff were on site to help residents access their apartments.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Patriot Rail’s Cowlitz County and Columbia Railway warehouse and locomotive repair shop building, where the fire originated, was a total loss.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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His reporting in Kentucky exposed the inner workings of power, from revealing a House GOP leader’s ties to a gaming company during a legislative fight to reconstructing how a $125 million public project was fast-tracked with little transparency.—
Dana Banker,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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One is Curodont, a liquid that dentists apply to a problem spot that attracts calcium and phosphate from saliva, reconstructing tooth enamel.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Nepali climbers are now the ones overseeing the securing of the routes up the mountain, and the fixing of the rope lines that help clients navigate the most difficult sections.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Secure original buckle fixing also helps keep the mats stable during use, reducing sliding and helping avoid interference with the gas or brake pedals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The construction is part of Caltrans’ $280 million Yolo 80 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which includes adding bus and carpool lanes, improving pedestrian crossings, upgrading guardrails and barriers, replacing overhead signs, installing fiber-optic cable and rehabilitating ramps.—
Velvet Wu
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Right tackle Austin Jackson, who also didn’t participate in OTAs last week, is rehabilitating from offseason foot surgery, Hafley said.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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With Hamas disarmament negotiations deadlocked and Israel taking further territory, plans for a grand Gaza reconstruction appear distant.—
Karen DeYoung,
Washington Post,
1 June 2026
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There have also been discussions around an investment fund for Iran that would provide billions of dollars for reconstruction once a final deal is reached.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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During his tenure, Critchell led an overhaul of the brand, restoring its visibility and relevance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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His son, Joel Tefteller and Nick Bergh got to work on restoring the audio with cutting-edge tech.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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There’s a lot of reconditioning.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Has the reconditioning run its course?—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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