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Recent Examples of recompile
In any other system, the programmer would have had to rewrite the code and recompile a huge block of the program, maybe even all of it.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Switching to using high-performance Java runtimes with minimal disruption typically involves installing the new Java runtime and making easy configuration changes without the need to alter or recompile application code.
—Scott Sellers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
In the new study, Onodera uses the data set recompiled by Nunn to find them.
—Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Porting Windows games to Mac hasn’t been easy for developers, and typically involves a complex process of recompiling source code, converting custom shaders, reimplementing the graphics subsystem, and converting audio, input, and HDR rendering.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 June 2023
In addition to building the operating system itself—not just the kernel, but drivers for all hardware from GPU to Wi-Fi to LTE modem, and more—third-party app developers would need to recompile their own applications for the new architecture as well.
—Jim Salter, Ars Technica, 4 Dec. 2020
Called Amendment 4, the proposal allows state officials to recompile the constitution without the racist language.
—Jay Reeves, Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
Amendment 4 would start a process intended to remove outdated and nullified racist sections of the constitution, such as one requiring segregated schools, and recompile the constitution in a more logical order.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 25 Oct. 2020
Company executives also said Adobe and Microsoft were well along in porting flagship apps like Lightroom and Office, while developers using Apple’s Xcode tools should be able to recompile their code for Apple silicon in a few days of work.
—Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY, 23 June 2020
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Switching to using high-performance Java runtimes with minimal disruption typically involves installing the new Java runtime and making easy configuration changes without the need to alter or recompile application code.
—Scott Sellers, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
In the new study, Onodera uses the data set recompiled by Nunn to find them.
—Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Porting Windows games to Mac hasn’t been easy for developers, and typically involves a complex process of recompiling source code, converting custom shaders, reimplementing the graphics subsystem, and converting audio, input, and HDR rendering.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 June 2023
In addition to building the operating system itself—not just the kernel, but drivers for all hardware from GPU to Wi-Fi to LTE modem, and more—third-party app developers would need to recompile their own applications for the new architecture as well.
—Jim Salter, Ars Technica, 4 Dec. 2020
Called Amendment 4, the proposal allows state officials to recompile the constitution without the racist language.
—Jay Reeves, Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
Amendment 4 would start a process intended to remove outdated and nullified racist sections of the constitution, such as one requiring segregated schools, and recompile the constitution in a more logical order.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 25 Oct. 2020
Company executives also said Adobe and Microsoft were well along in porting flagship apps like Lightroom and Office, while developers using Apple’s Xcode tools should be able to recompile their code for Apple silicon in a few days of work.
—Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY, 23 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recompile
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In its current form, Force of Nature features a longer chassis and revised riding position, helping Sykes better support himself under extreme loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police initially reported that 10 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised, according to CNN.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Then, thousands of resulting images were compiled into full-color, 3D digital datasets of the rock’s interior.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the decade since, Pacino has regularly screened, edited, rescreened, reedited, thought about, and talked about this movie to anyone who would listen.—
Jimmy Breslin,
Esquire,
20 Mar. 2017
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That law also gave the secretary of state’s office the ability to redact a candidate’s address and other personal information.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Records provided to The Star about the Alpha Tau Omega case were heavily redacted, obscuring the specific allegations against fraternity members.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recompile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recompile. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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