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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
In addition to the mental cost of figuring out just how to reconstruct parts of the vehicle in order to be an operational living space, Houle tells PEOPLE about the monetary cost that went into the project.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Algorithms then reconstruct these patterns into a high-resolution 3D map of the object’s atomic and polar structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Stiles said the building was slated to be demolished and reconstructed to be used as a school site.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
As Grann starts to painstakingly reconstruct Fawcett’s voyages on the page, the longtime New Yorker staff writer also gets caught up in Fawcett’s mania.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Algorithms then reconstruct these patterns into a high-resolution 3D map of the object’s atomic and polar structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Stiles said the building was slated to be demolished and reconstructed to be used as a school site.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
As Grann starts to painstakingly reconstruct Fawcett’s voyages on the page, the longtime New Yorker staff writer also gets caught up in Fawcett’s mania.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct
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That could leave states on the hook for millions of dollars to rebuild roads, schools and other infrastructure after tornadoes, floods and other disasters that do not cause enough widespread damage to meet the new criteria for federal assistance.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Tehran has touted the strait as a potential revenue stream that could help rebuild the country after destruction caused by American and Israeli strikes.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Tracy Arm, in fact, still poses a bit of a mystery despite the work done to recreate the event.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Using historical photos and other archival documents, the shop faithfully recreated the vehicle over the course of three years.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 May 2026
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The backstory Opened in April of 2025, the property investment company Groupe Galia spent 10 years overhauling this unusual site, which sits a few blocks from the Parc Monceau.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Vasquez is proud of what the county has accomplished of late, including two new patrol officers, two new jail officers and money for overhauling the deadly County Road 100 S in this year’s budget.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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This is not a residency that intends to try to reinvent a wheel that the U2 and Dead runs already pretty well reinvented.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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The offer comes amid something of a revival at eBay, which has pushed to reinvent itself in the face of rising competition from the likes of Walmart, Amazon, Shein and Facebook Marketplace.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The broader project is rehabilitating pavement and adding 14 miles of carpool lanes between Interstate 5 and Watt Avenue.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Looking to repeat as national champions, the Hoosiers finished spring practice last week with a reloaded squad that features top transfer portal pickups, quarterback Josh Hoover and wide receiver Nick Marsh.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Having been surpassed, as an athlete, by Alex Honnold, the new free soloist in the valley, Potter, then in his early forties, reimagined himself as a performance artist, of a kind.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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While at Urbitran, Mike was asked to reimagine Columbus Circle by one of the potential private developers to complement their building plans.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Walks have exploded under new ABS system With the introduction of challenges, MLB had to essentially redefine the strike zone to ensure that the tracking system would consistently and accurately measure what actually is a strike or ball.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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With a commitment to accuracy, accountability and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be.—
Hugo Rojo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruct. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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