as in reconstructs
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 rebuilds
Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.
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Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes these Chicago White Sox rebuilds seem to run together in your mind.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
While Miami has had their share of teardowns and rebuilds, the team won World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if a developer tears down and rebuilds, the new units will almost certainly command higher rents, pushing them out of reach for the tenants who previously relied on those properties.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Anderson has proved capable of quick program rebuilds.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Here are 13 restaurants to support as the neighborhood rebuilds.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes these Chicago White Sox rebuilds seem to run together in your mind.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
While Miami has had their share of teardowns and rebuilds, the team won World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if a developer tears down and rebuilds, the new units will almost certainly command higher rents, pushing them out of reach for the tenants who previously relied on those properties.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Anderson has proved capable of quick program rebuilds.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Here are 13 restaurants to support as the neighborhood rebuilds.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilds
Verb
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Through exclusive interviews, archival research, and declassified diplomatic cables, El Capitan y el Brazalete de Esmeraldas reconstructs the events from multiple perspectives.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The charitable series, formerly starring LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, ensures 15-percent of ticket proceeds go to the Saving Grace Equine Healing Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates horses.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Such news restores your faith in cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, a factory reset restores all of your Roomba’s factory default settings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Rebuilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilds. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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