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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
Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Two years later, the brand linked with Hanes to reconstruct tees.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Then there was the challenge of reconstructing the score.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Two years later, the brand linked with Hanes to reconstruct tees.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Then there was the challenge of reconstructing the score.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
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In Lebanon, at least 100,000 children risk missing out on school unless classrooms damaged by Israeli strikes are urgently repaired or rebuilt before September, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has warned.
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The work is being presented as the first report of a material that stores energy by physically rebuilding itself.
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What began as a fun exercise in recreating outlandish dishes from film and television has since evolved into a multimedia empire with Andrew Rea at the helm.
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The agency has opened applications for its next Moon & Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA) mission, a year-long simulation that recreates the isolation, confinement and day-to-day challenges of long-duration space exploration.
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Sununu, who formerly served as governor of New Hampshire, urged Congress to find more money to overhaul the air traffic control system — on top of the billions lawmakers appropriated last year to upgrade communications and radar equipment.
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Nate Rose, a spokesperson for the California Grocers Association, said some grocers have had to overhaul their labeling systems, but as a whole, the association has been supportive of the change.
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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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In Buzi District alone, 87 classrooms in 24 schools were reconstructed or rehabilitated, benefitting over 11,200 students.
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Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
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Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
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In his letter, Leo repeated the Vatican's offer of dialogue and said that going through with the consecrations would be counterproductive for the SSPX faithful.
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The Connie Cocktail Lounge, a 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane reimagined as a bar, is another nice touch.
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This horror reimagining stars Jack Reynor as journalist Charlie Cannon and Laia Costa as his wife, Larissa, whose family is terrorized after their long-missing daughter, Katie (played by Natalie Grace), returns home possessed by an ancient demon.
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Zhardanovsky envisions an interconnected hospitality ecosystem where technology enhances the human element, making extraordinary experiences easier to discover and share, and redefining VIP status by value created.
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Since then, our company has grown and adapted, and led through innovation, repeatedly redefining what was possible and leaving an enduring mark on our culture.
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“Reconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruct. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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