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

But the Horned Frogs returned just three players from last year’s team and rebuilt the roster with nine new players with multiple years of eligibility.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
To rebuild trust and protect campaign ROI, businesses must pivot from demanding permanent contact credentials to offering transparent data practices, lower-friction entry points and genuine value in exchange for customer intimacy.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

This approach could help engineers recreate parts when original design files are unavailable.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Makeup artists working with Vogue, ELLE, Glamour and other publications say the methods behind these trends can be recreated with tools and formulas most of us already own.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 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

Banchero is less than two weeks removed from suffering his high ankle sprain that typically takes four to six weeks to rehabilitate.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
The proposal includes funding to build and rehabilitate rental housing and preserve existing affordable units.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

Woodward Academy and Lovett both repeated as state champions Thursday, and Morgan County defended its title Saturday to mark its fourth championship in five years.

— Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The model then generated repeating radio-pulse patterns designed to be as different as possible from the surrounding pulsar signals while minimizing energy consumption.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

The hotel underwent a four-year renovation before reopening in 2024, with interiors reimagined by designer Andre Fu and Architects 49 in collaboration with OMA Asia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Sometimes the new treatments don’t soften the songs so much as reimagine them.

— Megan Buerger, Pitchfork, 5 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