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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
The model can extract detailed information from scientific figures and reconstruct web applications from screenshots.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
This work was performed on the tobacco virus, which could then be reconstructed from those parts to produce a material as capable of causing disease as the intact virus.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The gravitational lensing effect of a galaxy between MRG-M0138 and Earth refocused the light from that distant galaxy, magnifying it by 30 times, allowing Ellis and colleagues to intricately reconstruct the internal details of MRG-M0138.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Using photographs as guides, models containing some of the surviving pieces could be reconstructed, filling in what was missing.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
This work was performed on the tobacco virus, which could then be reconstructed from those parts to produce a material as capable of causing disease as the intact virus.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The gravitational lensing effect of a galaxy between MRG-M0138 and Earth refocused the light from that distant galaxy, magnifying it by 30 times, allowing Ellis and colleagues to intricately reconstruct the internal details of MRG-M0138.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Using photographs as guides, models containing some of the surviving pieces could be reconstructed, filling in what was missing.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct
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What’s new here is the possibility of a compound that actively rebuilds bone by targeting the body’s own cellular machinery.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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After losing everything in Montana, the couple tries to rebuild with Carter (Finn Little) but quickly runs into a new threat — a powerful rival ranch led by Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her sons, who are determined to protect their empire at any cost, according to the series’ synopsis.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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For this collection, Bottega Veneta used Ephea to recreate its signature intrecciato weave.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The building, now a historical landmark, reopened its doors in 2015 after a restoration that recreated the original paint palette and 1930s carpeting and murals.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Alonso’s biggest challenge will be overhauling the culture at Stamford Bridge.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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One new rule being proposed by the Education Department would overhaul the system that decides which colleges can receive federal money, known as the accreditation process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Several winners focused on accelerating adoption of existing tech rather than reinventing systems from scratch.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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The shiny Ford Explorers rolled out from the shadow of the State Capitol building and off to suburban lots, leaving the city grappling with how to reinvent the former Saxon-Ford property for a new generation.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Biologist Cristhian Mace, with the LA County Parks and Recreation, is working with her team to rehabilitate and monitor the Eaton Canyon Natural Area as its ecosystem recovers from wildfire destruction.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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Richard Pryor, a Bruce acolyte, eventually concluded after a visit to Africa in 1979 that repeating the n-word hadn’t diluted it at all.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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This impossibility invites us to reimagine and revive cultural production as a site to theorize the many experiences of Black motherhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Hollywood Cares Foundation received overwhelming support from guest donations, raising funds to advance its mission of bringing resources together to reimagine a new future for our youth and local communities.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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By repurposing venues and prioritizing public transport, the city is attempting to redefine how the Games are delivered.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Several states, most notably Hawaii and Montana, are redefining corporations as entities that will no longer be allowed to spend money on elections anywhere in their states.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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“Reconstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruct. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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