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.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in to re-create

to find out and describe or show the way something (such as an event or series of events) happened

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of reconstruct Nearly all of the clothing pieces were designed, altered, or reconstructed by Dirnt. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Every action is logged, so a client can reconstruct what the system did. — Jurin Ai Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Those levies ramped up an effort to reconstruct far-reaching duties struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year. — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 As the Miami Hurricanes’ season opener against Stanford approaches, coach Mario Cristobal and offensive line coach Alex Mirabal are working to reconstruct the team’s offensive line. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruct

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruct

Verb

The warehouse operator sought a City of Los Angeles permit to rebuild, but Bass ordered a pause on that in July.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Although much of the media attention on Harry and Meghan has focused on family tensions and recriminations in recent years, Owens suggested that the story may now shift to the royal’s efforts to rebuild family harmony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

Part of the exhibition’s conceit was to re-create Femme au chapeau’s historical context.

— Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Her vision, re-created for the tour by Ryan Emmons, is a magical circus dreamscape where Jacob’s memories bend, stretch and soar through the starlit space of the proscenium stage with dramatic lighting by Bradley King.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of re-create

Verb

The channel has overhauled its lineup and inked content deals with upstarts like Crooked Media in order to reach beyond its base.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Donalds has promised to push tax cuts, overhaul Florida’s insurance regulations to lower consumer costs and seek greater price transparency from healthcare providers.

— Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhaul

Verb

Founded in 2019 by cosmetic ingredient expert Stephanie Leshney and her husband Tyler, Dabble & Dollop was created to reinvent kids’ bath time with clean formulas that make the routine more playful.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The main takeaway is that most companies are focusing on improving existing processes, rather than reinventing them with AI tools.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinvent

Verb

That’s why Duffy was right to focus on new and rehabilitated equipment for these Midwest corridors that can put them to immediate use and fill them with passengers.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The teen will be charged as an adult designated, meaning that if convicted, he could be sentenced as a juvenile, an adult or as a juvenile with the option of receiving an adult sentence if not rehabilitated.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitate

Verb

The espresso martini and French 75 cocktails reimagine the traditional in-room beverage experiences as they are displayed in every category’s Honor Bar, which allows guests to discover them at their leisure.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
As for the verdant grounds that sold Becker on the property, they have been reimagined by the AD100 landscape design studio Terremoto, who planted swaths of ferns and live oaks.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reimagine

Verb

Walt Disney Imagineering, the arm of the company devoted to theme park experiences, announced the intent to reconceptualize the original Disneyland area at its all-things-Disney fan convention D23, which kicked off Friday in Anaheim.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.

— Time, Time, 16 June 2023