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
But each of those Eastern Conference rebuilds does not figure to receive an immediate jolt up the standings with one more lottery pick.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The model that helped launch former Lamborghini engineer Horacio Pagani’s eponymous marque made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999 and would only undergo minor changes before the final example rolled off the line 20 years later (though sporadic one-offs and rebuilds occasionally pop up).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
While the railroad celebrated the reconstruction of the Howard Street Tunnel this past September, the bridge rebuilds spilled over another seven months.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Instead of further destroying the city, the large Chakzilla rebuilds it through the magic of her presence.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The utility has said that burying the wires as the town rebuilds thousands of homes destroyed in the fire will make the electrical grid safer and more reliable.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
West Ham United needs leadership that respects supporters as stakeholders, restores transparency, and rebuilds trust through action, not words.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The model that helped launch former Lamborghini engineer Horacio Pagani’s eponymous marque made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999 and would only undergo minor changes before the final example rolled off the line 20 years later (though sporadic one-offs and rebuilds occasionally pop up).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
While the railroad celebrated the reconstruction of the Howard Street Tunnel this past September, the bridge rebuilds spilled over another seven months.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Instead of further destroying the city, the large Chakzilla rebuilds it through the magic of her presence.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The utility has said that burying the wires as the town rebuilds thousands of homes destroyed in the fire will make the electrical grid safer and more reliable.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
West Ham United needs leadership that respects supporters as stakeholders, restores transparency, and rebuilds trust through action, not words.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilds
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Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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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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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
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The Bivens Act, now pending before the United States House of Representatives, restores the people’s right to get meaningful relief in court when federal agents violate peoples’ constitutional rights.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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A little space restores perspective very quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Rebuilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilds. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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