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as in rebuilt
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 re-created
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 reconstructed
Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The special begins with Cyrus walking onto the reconstructed Hannah Montana set and getting emotional.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Thus far, this vision has been explored via joy-making runway shows, the most recent of which played out in the Dojo de Paris, staged against the backdrop of a reconstructed NYC intersection smattered with crosswalk stripes and furniture.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Don't miss the museum's architectural treasures, which include a fully reconstructed Japanese teahouse and a medieval cloister.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Once your film already has the demonstrable artifice of re-enactments, why bother with the faux authenticity of reconstructed narration?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Her reconstructed face was then compared with three other Australopithecus specimens, including one from South Africa and two from Ethiopia, as well as modern great apes.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The museum’s collection includes a reconstructed 16th-century gold tearoom and a bas-relief bronze by Antoine Bourdelle originally made for the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Archival Mugler was paired with reconstructed relaxed denim.
—Tyler Matthew Oyer
feb. 27, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Samantha Lee
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april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s roster had to be reconstructed with the free agency departures of Smith and Natisha Hiedeman, who agreed to a deal with Seattle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
The roadway is being reconstructed, including resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant upgrades.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Piece by piece, Brilvitch reconstructed the story by mapping land ownership, tracing family connections and uncovering evidence of Black wealth and influence that contradicted what many had been taught.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
She was presented to King Louis XVIII in tribute, and soon she was reconstructed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Buildings can be reconstructed.
—Maliha Rahman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Dunes Park is being reconstructed.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But Thomas Casparian, a lawyer who represents mobile home park owners, said that while residents may have a right to return if a park is reconstructed, there is no legal obligation for owners to rebuild—meaning tenancies can effectively end if a park is not restored.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The West Loop building, first completed in 1966 and now called The Bell, includes reconstructed offices, a health club with a cold plunge, several tenant lounges and bars, pickleball courts, a rooftop deck and Solette, a ground-floor casual restaurant.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The special begins with Cyrus walking onto the reconstructed Hannah Montana set and getting emotional.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Thus far, this vision has been explored via joy-making runway shows, the most recent of which played out in the Dojo de Paris, staged against the backdrop of a reconstructed NYC intersection smattered with crosswalk stripes and furniture.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Don't miss the museum's architectural treasures, which include a fully reconstructed Japanese teahouse and a medieval cloister.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Once your film already has the demonstrable artifice of re-enactments, why bother with the faux authenticity of reconstructed narration?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Her reconstructed face was then compared with three other Australopithecus specimens, including one from South Africa and two from Ethiopia, as well as modern great apes.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The museum’s collection includes a reconstructed 16th-century gold tearoom and a bas-relief bronze by Antoine Bourdelle originally made for the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Archival Mugler was paired with reconstructed relaxed denim.
—Tyler Matthew Oyer
feb. 27, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Every item at Archived has a story, from the Giseok Kim aluminum shelf where an unworn pair of 2005 reconstructed Nike Dunks are displayed, to the Marc Newson racks which archival Rick Owens hangs off.
—Samantha Lee
connect
april 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s roster had to be reconstructed with the free agency departures of Smith and Natisha Hiedeman, who agreed to a deal with Seattle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
The roadway is being reconstructed, including resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant upgrades.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Piece by piece, Brilvitch reconstructed the story by mapping land ownership, tracing family connections and uncovering evidence of Black wealth and influence that contradicted what many had been taught.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
She was presented to King Louis XVIII in tribute, and soon she was reconstructed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Buildings can be reconstructed.
—Maliha Rahman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Dunes Park is being reconstructed.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But Thomas Casparian, a lawyer who represents mobile home park owners, said that while residents may have a right to return if a park is reconstructed, there is no legal obligation for owners to rebuild—meaning tenancies can effectively end if a park is not restored.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructed
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Black Crowes recently appeared on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, during which Robinson claimed that his repaired relationship with Rich lit the way for Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher to do the same in 2025.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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An oil shock above $100 is a test of whether the American economy has rebuilt enough middle-class margin to withstand volatility.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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It was later rebuilt near what is today the on-ramp for Interstate 110, but closed in 1931 when its members inaugurated the current synagogue on nearby Palafox Street, and the previous structure became a roller-skating rink.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In September last year, the sisters revealed that the Payne family had spent Liam's final birthday together at a local bowling alley — and recreated the night without him in honor of his 32nd birthday.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Not re-created in the arena—presumably too one-sided.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After journalists and security researchers discovered and detailed these flaws, Microsoft delayed the Recall rollout by almost a year and substantially overhauled its security.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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In January, the company overhauled its performance review system to incentivize the highest performers with upwards of a 200% bonus.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mauresmo repeated the importance of privacy for players — an issue raised by Iga Swiatek and Gauff at this year's Australian Open.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Josett pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors, including unauthorized computer access and fraud; annoying and repeated phone calls; and contempt of court for violating the restraining order.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But over the years, the two mended fences.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rotor sails, which are vertical cylinders driven by electric engines to exploit the Magnus effect, have been reinvented since the 1920s to reduce fuel consumption by 5–25 percent.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The usual Gap logo hoodies and T-shirts have been reinvented with the addition of a Victoria Beckham logo.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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Open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, the installation will invite visitors to interact with the pieces of the game, which have been reimagined with the brand’s iconography, including queens with crowns inspired by Clive Christian’s signature perfume bottles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dornan is styled in a range of Moncler pieces, inspired by the brand’s puffy offerings and layering essentials, reimagined for the summer season.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Reconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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