as in to modify
to make different in some way
once he recast the question in different terms, I understood what he was asking
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Recent Examples of recast
Rather than recast the character or write around his absence, Andre’s death happens offscreen, between seasons.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2025
The actor played Andre, a supe with powers to control metal and one of the key characters of Gen V season 1, but producers announced his role wouldn’t be recast.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Following actor Perdomo’s death ahead of season two, the show made the choice not to recast his character, Andre, and instead write his death into the show’s season two storyline inside Elmira.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And Marcus Freeman successfully recast himself from the over-his-head young coach who lost to teams such as Marshall and Northern Illinois to the cool cucumber who took down guys such as Kirby Smart and James Franklin.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2025
The actor played Andre, a supe with powers to control metal and one of the key characters of Gen V season 1, but producers announced his role wouldn’t be recast.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Following actor Perdomo’s death ahead of season two, the show made the choice not to recast his character, Andre, and instead write his death into the show’s season two storyline inside Elmira.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And Marcus Freeman successfully recast himself from the over-his-head young coach who lost to teams such as Marshall and Northern Illinois to the cool cucumber who took down guys such as Kirby Smart and James Franklin.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recast
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Decker’s ex-wife, Whitney Decker, reportedly filed a petition to modify the family’s parenting plan, citing his worsening mental health issues.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Owens argues the name change is currently cosmetic and is just costing a lot of money to change some signs.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Haaland’s opening goal in the ninth minute changed the game-state but City defended deeper for spells against Manchester United, too, which suggests a more concerted evolution in style.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Adipose, or fat, tissue in the knockout mice was remodeled, too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen was also remodeled with new cabinets, fixtures and sink faucet with the Holcombes and board members pitching in to do the work.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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This was just one of a great number of changes the couple made to the house over several years, gradually altering the layout of the rooms and adding a bath and an oven as their fortunes improved, thanks to the increasing popularity of Virginia’s work and Leonard’s attentive book-keeping.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Harris’ team works and reworks an interim message for crowds at Howard University, then pulls her out of the speaking engagement altogether as the numbers sour.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Google's lawyers suggested that the DOJ is trying to rework an industry that has already been transformed.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The strap is detachable, so it can be worn as a belt bag during the day and then transform into an upscale clutch for a fancy dinner in the evening, and the pouch offers enough space for your phone, keys, and other small essentials for a day on the go.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recast. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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