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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 rebuilt
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The rebuilt Mountain West won’t have San Diego State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State or Utah State, which moved to the Pac-12.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
After Village of Wilmette officials objected to the Chicago Stars women’s soccer team’s proposal to play 15 to 17 games at Northwestern University’s under-construction Ryan Field in Evanston, the Stars announced Wednesday that the team no longer plans to play at the rebuilt stadium.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The membership of the rebuilt Islamic Center of Columbia is smaller but still active.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Chubb’s age and injury history are concerns, but his production after a rebuilt knee was encouraging.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Who will open spring as starters on the rebuilt offensive line?
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
San Diego State was the only other member of the rebuilt nine-team Pac-12 with a reasonable chance to qualify for the at-large field.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
His place in a rebuilt Houston rotation this spring is hardly guaranteed.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Underwood, meanwhile, rebuilt his team with several European standouts, and with Andrej Stojaković, who transferred from Cal.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Trust is not rebuilt with meta-analyses.
—Vikas Patel, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Prices reset, credit tightened, and over time the market rebuilt.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The new 3,600-square-meter (about 38,000-square-foot) manufaktur (as the Germans call it) is in fact the former site of Eterna—but Porsche gutted it to the studs and completely rebuilt the inside.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
But over a decade has passed; Tohoku has since rebuilt and recovered, and patiently awaits travelers.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The big bucks Big Ten hasn’t won a national championship since 2000; the rebuilt Big East has won four in a decade.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The rebuilt Mountain West won’t have San Diego State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State or Utah State, which moved to the Pac-12.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
After Village of Wilmette officials objected to the Chicago Stars women’s soccer team’s proposal to play 15 to 17 games at Northwestern University’s under-construction Ryan Field in Evanston, the Stars announced Wednesday that the team no longer plans to play at the rebuilt stadium.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The membership of the rebuilt Islamic Center of Columbia is smaller but still active.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Chubb’s age and injury history are concerns, but his production after a rebuilt knee was encouraging.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Who will open spring as starters on the rebuilt offensive line?
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
San Diego State was the only other member of the rebuilt nine-team Pac-12 with a reasonable chance to qualify for the at-large field.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
His place in a rebuilt Houston rotation this spring is hardly guaranteed.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Residents rebuilt their homes, but then Israel’s occupation in 1982 — which triggered Hezbollah’s rise — forced them to leave yet again until Hezbollah ousted Israel in 2000.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Underwood, meanwhile, rebuilt his team with several European standouts, and with Andrej Stojaković, who transferred from Cal.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Trust is not rebuilt with meta-analyses.
—Vikas Patel, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Prices reset, credit tightened, and over time the market rebuilt.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The new 3,600-square-meter (about 38,000-square-foot) manufaktur (as the Germans call it) is in fact the former site of Eterna—but Porsche gutted it to the studs and completely rebuilt the inside.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
But over a decade has passed; Tohoku has since rebuilt and recovered, and patiently awaits travelers.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilt
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Black Crowes recently appeared on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, during which Robinson claimed that his repaired relationship with Rich lit the way for Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher to do the same in 2025.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Recently published in the journal Nature, the latest study into the birth of the canine, which might have spawned an immediate bond between dog and man, reconstructed whole genomes, 10,000 years old, and cross-evaluated them with modern-day canines.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Using footage from police body cameras, helicopter video and real-time crime center footage, Largess reconstructed police actions on June 2.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For eight years, Ruth has cared for and rehabilitated non-native exotic animals like bearded dragons, guinea pigs, sugar gliders and leopard geckos in hopes of one day finding them a forever home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The case also drew significant support for clemency, with advocates arguing she had been rehabilitated and no longer posed a threat.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some of the finest original details were restored, from the 1930s blue mosaic floor in the soaring brasserie to the aged mirrors, marble staircase, and glass elevator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The historic property was most recently restored by the founder of Ryanair.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Rebuilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilt. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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