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 Authorities are working to reconstruct the drug route, including where the packages came from and their final destination in Europe, according to El Tiempo. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The $237 million project, which started in 2025, will replace 15 bridges, rehabilitate seven bridges, reconstruct the low-speed Benton and Jackson curves and add a fourth eastbound I-70 thru lane. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Those details allow scientists to reconstruct ancient ecosystems, understand how an animal lived and died, and interpret how its remains became fossilized. — Kristi Curry Rogers, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 Authorities credited the department's Real Time Crime Center, surveillance cameras and cellphone data with helping investigators reconstruct the couple's movements. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruct

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct

Verb

Over the past several months, officials have been rebuilding much of the tariff regime that existed before the ruling, this time by relying on authorities that trade lawyers generally view as having a firmer legal foundation.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Tariff tensions That pressure on household finances comes just as the administration moves to rebuild its sweeping tariff program.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

Visitors explore a Miniland made from LEGO bricks recreating local city landmarks, watch short films in a 4D Cinema with wind, rain and snow effects, ride small attractions and build alongside LEGO Master Model Builders.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
The collection recreates the grain, density, and irregular character of the material through an interplay of textures and thicknesses.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of re-create

Verb

Lawmakers this session introduced a series of bills that would overhaul child custody and family court — including changes that would codify equal custody arrangements as the default.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Since taking over as pitching coach, Taylor has overhauled the Jackets’ staff.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of overhaul

Verb

The tax housing credits are administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and according to Abbott’s office will help rehabilitate over 4,400 affordable housing rental units.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Over the course of the project, crews will work to rehabilitate or replace 12 interchanges and 26 bridges.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

This summer will not repeat the last, where 14 new players arrived at a cost of £170million ($228m) to ruthlessly overhaul a promotion-winning squad.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The same graphic is repeated on the Baggy Utility Shorts, Loose Jeans and Straight Jeans as embroidery on their coin pockets.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

The vodka and tomato cocktail has become the brand’s beloved signature drink, with each hotel location reimagining it with a different name and local ingredients.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
They have been interpreted and reimagined for centuries, always reflecting the fears and concerns of the societies that retell them.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026