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 Where traditional Instagram filters usually modify an existing photograph, generative AI can reconstruct facial features without respecting the biological limitations of the original face. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Distributed by Hive Media Corp, the drama reconstructs the August 15, 1974 assassination attempt on President Park Chung-hee and stars Yu Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho as figures probing contradictions in the state’s official inquiry. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Strolling, moon-watching, reading, writing, burning incense, listening to the guqin and sharing a simple banquet were then reconstructed as experiences that visitors could enter and feel for themselves. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 That information could be especially useful when investigators need to reconstruct the moments leading up to a crash. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruct

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct

Verb

Crews excavated an 8-acre basin in the infield to serve as a holding pond, while contractors rebuilt the culverts under the track and reinforced the road leading into it.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
His appointment comes as Iran works to rebuild its military facilities and replenish weapons lost during the war.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

The RealReal and eBay are already experiencing an uptick in vintage Prada skirt queries for those who wish to recreate the runway magic.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
One question remains, just how faithfully does THE 800XL recreate the original machine beneath its familiar exterior?

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of re-create

Verb

Decades later, the character helped Harris navigate a daunting first feature — including a two-week production pause to overhaul a story that was not yet working.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
During her State of the Union address on 16th September, President von der Leyen committed to overhauling single market rules by the end of next year and advancing EU Inc to streamline cross-border expansion.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of overhaul

Verb

The embellishment reinvents a classic dress shoe style with Balenciaga’s edgy flair.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The promise of American socialism is still unfulfilled, but this is a country in which almost anything can be resisted, rethought, and reinvented.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinvent

Verb

Too dependent on one style Nike bought Converse for $305 million in 2003, seeing enormous potential to rehabilitate an iconic brand.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association has looked to secure funding to rehabilitate the buildings but work remains ongoing.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

Zelensky also repeated that the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink system to guide its short-range and battlefield drones was still curtailed.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Simply wager $5 today to earn one $50 bonus bet token, and then repeat that process for five days to earn five tokens, totaling $250 in bonuses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

Crafting this type of high-end experience required reimagining the site.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
At the intimate, reservations-only Sala Gaspare, named for Campari’s founder, the drinks reimagine the aromas and ingredients that make up his iconic bitter.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 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