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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 recreated
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
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Photos show the four reconstructed faces and corresponding skull scans, revealing what the men may have looked like during their time on Earth.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The plan envisions a reconstructed strip supported principally by regional players that could stabilize the region and provide in the short term humanitarian relief and in the long term economic opportunities to Gazans.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The lavish resort is a reconstructed Gilded Age hotel well-rehearsed in being discreet.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Further afield in Dresden, discover the Royal Palace, the reconstructed Frauenkirche, and the Fuerstenzug, a 330-foot mural made of Meissen porcelain.
—AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The reconstructed Greek Orthodox cathedral is near the top of the island and boasts great views of the sea below.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The house has been transformed into a reconstructed doctor’s office from the mid-twentieth century.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Linguists have reconstructed dead languages.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
By analyzing tree rings from across the Northern Hemisphere, scientists reconstructed the long-term history of an atmospheric phenomenon known as a locked wave-5 jet stream pattern — where the jet stream forms five wavy ridges and troughs around the planet.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
And now, all this time later, human beings have risen to prominence here on planet Earth, having reconstructed our cosmic history more successfully than ever before.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
During a news conference with his doctors, Sanders shared that a portion of his intestine had been surgically reconstructed to function as a bladder.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Once the north two lanes are finished being built, traffic will move to those two lanes while the south two lanes are reconstructed.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The power plant is one of the candidates to be reconstructed as a future nuclear power site.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Many years later, Ford had the building reconstructed in Greenfield Village.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
At the Summer 2026 runway show, Stella McCartney presented a range of upcycled denim looks—think reconstructed waistbands in patchwork designs on pants and dresses—as well as slouchy jeans silhouettes, all made of denim imbedded with Pure.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Photos show the four reconstructed faces and corresponding skull scans, revealing what the men may have looked like during their time on Earth.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The plan envisions a reconstructed strip supported principally by regional players that could stabilize the region and provide in the short term humanitarian relief and in the long term economic opportunities to Gazans.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The lavish resort is a reconstructed Gilded Age hotel well-rehearsed in being discreet.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Further afield in Dresden, discover the Royal Palace, the reconstructed Frauenkirche, and the Fuerstenzug, a 330-foot mural made of Meissen porcelain.
—AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The reconstructed Greek Orthodox cathedral is near the top of the island and boasts great views of the sea below.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The house has been transformed into a reconstructed doctor’s office from the mid-twentieth century.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In the water, the marina’s existing 11 docks will be reconstructed and reconfigured to hold a total of 623 slips, accommodating a wider range of boat sizes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Linguists have reconstructed dead languages.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
By analyzing tree rings from across the Northern Hemisphere, scientists reconstructed the long-term history of an atmospheric phenomenon known as a locked wave-5 jet stream pattern — where the jet stream forms five wavy ridges and troughs around the planet.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
And now, all this time later, human beings have risen to prominence here on planet Earth, having reconstructed our cosmic history more successfully than ever before.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
During a news conference with his doctors, Sanders shared that a portion of his intestine had been surgically reconstructed to function as a bladder.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Once the north two lanes are finished being built, traffic will move to those two lanes while the south two lanes are reconstructed.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The power plant is one of the candidates to be reconstructed as a future nuclear power site.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Many years later, Ford had the building reconstructed in Greenfield Village.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructed
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Israel and Hamas have clashed repeatedly over the past quarter-century, and parts of Gaza have been rebuilt multiple times.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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It's been closed since, with equipment lost, and its dining room and bar needing to be completely rebuilt.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the trailer, Bettany walks up to a white mansion and is greeted by human servants who are really just recreated AI programs.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, the V3 Ship's propulsion system has been overhauled to accommodate Raptor 3, a new, brawnier version of the engine that powers both of Starship's stages.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The roster will likely be overhauled as outfielders Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham head toward free agency, with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt at the end of his contract as well.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Building on this, the researchers recreated this process in the lab.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The moment was recreated using actors in Netflix series The Crown and has gone newly viral after it was posted alongside other examples of Kate's pre-royal fashion and a real image of a young William.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the gubernatorial debate, Spanberger repeated her condemnation of the messages but refused to retract her endorsement of Jones, saying Jones is running his own race and voters should decide what to do with the information.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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After going 1 for 7 in the first two games of the NL Championship Series, that quote was repeated to Ohtani during the Japanese portion of one of his infrequent media sessions on Wednesday afternoon.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With all due respect to Daniel Jones, Javonte Williams, Deebo Samuel and everyone else enjoying renaissance seasons, DK Metcalf might be the veteran who’s reinvented himself in the most unforeseen way.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every season, the boot is reinvented, revisited, and creatively styled by designers, fashion editors, and street style influencers alike.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Bay Area is a punishing place to grow old on a fixed income.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Global game show Minute to Win It, for example, has been reimagined in a workplace environment that Laroche-Joubert said makes for fantastic viewing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Accessories played with seasonal staples in new ways, such as mittens and winter hats reimagined as handbags.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Reconstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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