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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
Renamed in 1881 to honor former President Andrew Jackson, the park was reconstructed in 1893 to accommodate the World’s Columbian Exposition.
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Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
But the classic way of doing this involves an optical component that rotates within a camera, taking separate measurements of multiple parameters before reconstructing the full image.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
But the classic way of doing this involves an optical component that rotates within a camera, taking separate measurements of multiple parameters before reconstructing the full image.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reconstruct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct
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On its west rebuild construction project, the department says that effort to repave a 17-mile stretch on the I-285 is on track to finish by 2028.
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The agreement could also establish a $300 billion investment fund, which could help the country rebuild.
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Every site in the ancient city has been scanned, researched, and recreated by a team of artists from History, Incorporated, a historic preservation consulting firm.
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Cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar recreate the cheesecake filling, while sliced strawberries and graham cracker crumbs complete the flavor.
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The Fort Worth dining scene is shifting fast this summer, with bakery debuts, steakhouse soft openings and a Botanic Garden cafe overhaul all in motion.
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Roughly two years ago, Nike set out to overhaul its corporate strategy under CEO Elliott Hill.
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Lit Hub Craft How Barry Windsor-Smith reinvented Marvel’s Wolverine through visual storytelling.
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The defining characteristics of BMW’s M cars – screaming inline-six engines, lightweight chassis and precise mechanical feedback – are about to be radically reinvented to survive the fast-approaching zero-emissions regulations.
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Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
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During that same time, almost 5,000 laterals were replaced or rehabilitated using state and MDC funding, which is typically a cost incurred by the homeowner and can cost upwards of $10,000, officials said.
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Let’s hope that George Santayana’s warning to those ignorant of history about the past repeating itself makes an exception for our present Defense Department.
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The common refrain was simple, that if a referee issues repeated warnings for fouls, at some point a point has to come off, or the warnings stop meaning anything.
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Final Thoughts on Star Fox for Switch 2 Not everything needs to be reimagined, overhauled, or turned into something completely new.
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Fifty years later the beloved landmark was empty and ripe for reimagining.
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Companies such as Luxus, MyRacehorse, and Pacaso are at the forefront of this movement, using technology and innovative ownership structures to transform exclusive assets into investable opportunities while redefining what ownership means in the modern economy.
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More than a century after the Orient Express redefined luxury rail travel, Corinthian is setting out to do the same at sea.
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“Reconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruct. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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