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
Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
With the Cubs, Ross came to understand that rebuilding could be fulfilling.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The Manning brothers' presence as executive producers ensured Chad Powers wasn't just a comedy about rebuilding but a football story rooted in preparation and discipline, down to the accuracy of Powell’s shotgun snaps.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The rebuilding of the city of Sepphoris that stretched over the next two decades had to have been the dominant economic engine of the whole region of Galilee.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
As Southern California nears the heart of wildfire season, rebuilding is merely inching forward in areas hit by the most destructive conflagrations in Los Angeles history.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Viewers will see the family's initial storm preparations, the hurricane’s aftermath, and the beginning of the rebuilding.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Together, a common defense bond and reforms in Europe’s banking and financial industries would allow for a rebuilding of the continent’s defenses.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
And the rebuilding process has been not an easy one.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Ervér has made rebuilding the brand cool factor for its flagship label H&M and speeding up time to market some of his top priorities, including the unusual step of giving more creative control to suppliers.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Kearns has walked that path herself, from burnout in the corporate world to rebuilding her life with nervous system regulation at the center.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Molly Parker leads the series about a doctor rebuilding her career after a brain injury.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
For Djerf, rebuilding trust within her company was only one piece of the puzzle.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Michael Whatley, who stepped down as chairman of the Republican National Committee to run for Senate in North Carolina, said Republicans are rebuilding the state’s economy, increasing wages and creating jobs.
—Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
The New York Declaration outlines a comprehensive framework for ending Israel’s military operations in Gaza, returning the remaining hostages, dismantling Hamas, and rebuilding the strip and backs these steps with security guarantees and initiatives to boost regional integration.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Pfizer is in the process of rebuilding in the aftermath of the pandemic, as demand wanes for its vaccine and pill for Covid and some of the company’s key drugs near the end of their patent life.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
With the Cubs, Ross came to understand that rebuilding could be fulfilling.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement The Manning brothers' presence as executive producers ensured Chad Powers wasn't just a comedy about rebuilding but a football story rooted in preparation and discipline, down to the accuracy of Powell’s shotgun snaps.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The rebuilding of the city of Sepphoris that stretched over the next two decades had to have been the dominant economic engine of the whole region of Galilee.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
As Southern California nears the heart of wildfire season, rebuilding is merely inching forward in areas hit by the most destructive conflagrations in Los Angeles history.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Viewers will see the family's initial storm preparations, the hurricane’s aftermath, and the beginning of the rebuilding.
—Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Together, a common defense bond and reforms in Europe’s banking and financial industries would allow for a rebuilding of the continent’s defenses.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
And the rebuilding process has been not an easy one.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Payouts weren’t enough to cover sufficient temporary housing, let alone rebuilding.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Ervér has made rebuilding the brand cool factor for its flagship label H&M and speeding up time to market some of his top priorities, including the unusual step of giving more creative control to suppliers.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Kearns has walked that path herself, from burnout in the corporate world to rebuilding her life with nervous system regulation at the center.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Molly Parker leads the series about a doctor rebuilding her career after a brain injury.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
For Djerf, rebuilding trust within her company was only one piece of the puzzle.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Michael Whatley, who stepped down as chairman of the Republican National Committee to run for Senate in North Carolina, said Republicans are rebuilding the state’s economy, increasing wages and creating jobs.
—Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
The New York Declaration outlines a comprehensive framework for ending Israel’s military operations in Gaza, returning the remaining hostages, dismantling Hamas, and rebuilding the strip and backs these steps with security guarantees and initiatives to boost regional integration.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Pfizer is in the process of rebuilding in the aftermath of the pandemic, as demand wanes for its vaccine and pill for Covid and some of the company’s key drugs near the end of their patent life.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilding
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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
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The National Avenue project involves reconstructing the street from South First to South 39th streets from 2026 through 2028.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When someone fails to pay a bill, the creditor that provided the service — whether for a garage door repair, a car loan, or medical care — can take the debtor to court.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The publication examines how pressure peptides hinder barrier repair, the role of neuropeptides in immune modulation and recovery and the function of stress-sensitive proteins in wound healing.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 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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Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The event provided Thanksgiving turkeys and dinner fixings to 100 single mothers in the Houston area, as well as gloves, scarves, hats and other essentials for families to take home.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One such symbolic reconstruction currently underway in Ukrainian society relates to the vivid exchange on how Ukraine situates itself in the post-Soviet and Eastern European realm.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under its terms, ordinary Palestinians would be protected from displacement—and, on paper at least, the plan offers Gaza a bright future of large-scale investment and reconstruction.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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