RECONSTRUCT Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

reconstruct

verb

Definition of reconstruct

as in to rebuild

to build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed After the fire they had to completely reconstruct the building from the ground up.

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as in to re-create

to find out and describe or show the way something (such as an event or series of events) happened

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Recent Examples of reconstruct Anthropic’s biology research team used Claude throughout the investigation, from identifying promising proteins to reconstructing their molecular architecture. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 From his emergence in the mid-1950s until his passing in 2018, Taylor not only disassembled jazz and reconstructed it in his own style, but also found ways to make the world listen. — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026 Melick brought the students to see the remains of the barber shop while Arnold-Nowark reconstructed what is now the Legacy Building. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 So far, the clinic has attempted to reconstruct embryos for just two patients, only one successfully. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruct

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct

Verb

As the city continues to rebuild, many landmarks are welcoming tourists again.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Republicans face an incredible amount of work to rebuild their party in Maryland.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

Rather than trying to recreate Jensen Huang’s role under another executive, Aldebert said a transition could give Nvidia an opportunity to change its leadership structure and divide responsibilities among a broader group of executives.

— Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
The new silhouette launching this week, retailing for 2,680 renminbi, or $400, echoes the original, while piping joins two leather panels to recreate the ridge across the upper.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of re-create

Verb

Her ability to challenge conventions, reinvent silhouettes and bring an unexpected perspective to fashion resonates deeply with the spirit of innovation that defines Balenciaga.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Closing Thoughts Building a culture that thrives in uncertainty is not about reinventing your organization as a startup.

— Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of reinvent

Verb

The controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West made real strides in his attempts to rehabilitate his career this year.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2026
Blanca Quinonez, who had missed the preseason after rehabilitating from shoulder surgery, rebounded from a subpar performance at Michigan to score 14 of her 21 points in the first half.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

The region’s agricultural resilience, the food community’s innate ability to adapt, pivot and survive, would repeat itself more than a century later during the COVID-19 pandemic, but first came a shift toward commercial production.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Harbor Teacher Prep sophomore Layla Phillips repeats as the Los Angeles City Section girls’ golf champion.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

Starting in January, the global celebration will honor five decades of storytelling with new project announcements, anniversary merchandise, dedicated fan events, archival releases, and reimagined Disney Parks and Cruiseline offerings.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
Celine/Reebok For its first sneaker partnership, Celine reimagined the Reebok Freestyle Lo, that icon of the 1980s aerobics craze.

— Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of reimagine

Verb

Walt Disney Imagineering, the arm of the company devoted to theme park experiences, announced the intent to reconceptualize the original Disneyland area at its all-things-Disney fan convention D23, which kicked off Friday in Anaheim.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.

— Time, Time, 16 June 2023