reconsecrating

Definition of reconsecratingnext
present participle of reconsecrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsecrating
Verb
  • For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
  • An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.
    Camila Osorio, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The tasting begins with a palate-cleansing slurp of Soda Folk.
    Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The same goes for cleansing with Epsom salt and milk baths.
    Sarah Boden, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a nutshell, wastewater recycling works by first physically filtering the water, then subjecting it to reverse osmosis, and finally purifying it with ultraviolet light.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
  • When taken together in the evening, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice are said to act synergistically to create a gently purifying antioxidant blend.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The changes are part of an ongoing trend for airlines, which are dedicating more of the scarce real estate on planes to premium seats, as the growth from those higher-end options outpaces sales from regular economy.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Don Philpott, the president of the Wekiva Wilderness Trust, who was recently recognized for dedicating 35,000 hours of volunteering with the Florida Park Service, has spent the last 15 years researching the history of Ethel and the surrounding area.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.
    Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Reconsecrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsecrating. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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