reconstructing

present participle of reconstruct
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Recent Examples of reconstructing But understanding which combination of pricing, staffing, customer behavior and management intervention produced the outcome requires reconstructing a chain the enterprise never captured as a chain. Srini Attili, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 This offseason, while Schottenheimer spent a large amount of time reconstructing the defensive side of the ball, Adams took on a bigger leadership role on the offensive side in evolving the unit. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 In its breathless finale, Curry races through the mansion reconstructing every murder, flinging himself through doors and corridors while maintaining the verbal precision of a stage actor performing at double speed. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 As a result, reconstructing the initial stages of the outbreak remains challenging. Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 The work includes reconstructing Acorn, building a roadway extension connecting Acorn to Addision and installing new infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer and storm sewers. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Anything seemed possible in medical science breakthroughs, from repairing a fictional astronaut to reconstructing a real-life ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reconstructing the eastbound I-94 lanes as part of the I-94 East-West Project. Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Gabbriellini’s film frames the events from a tender and poetic perspective rather than reconstructing the crime, to shift the focus to its origins, exploring the human, cultural and emotional dynamics behind it. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructing
Verb
  • But the rebuilding Dolphins should come closer to unlocking their run game against the 49ers, which would bode well for the future.
    Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The company is betting that preserving the polyester polymer will prove cheaper than breaking it apart and rebuilding it.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Clearing the uncertainty Neutron capture reactions are difficult to measure directly because recreating stellar conditions in the laboratory is hard; the reactions are infrequent, and the nuclei involved are short-lived.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an event that mixes coffee and cold plunges with music and fitness, recreating the party atmosphere around a completely different centerpiece.
    Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • While cost is an important factor, service reliability and the availability of spare parts are also important considerations for truck carriers, and overhauling an entire fleet is a major investment.
    Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The New York State Board of Regents has approved a plan to begin overhauling high school graduation requirements.
    Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Basically, instead of reinventing the entire robot, engineers can simply attach its main part to a tail of different sizes and lengths.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Tassels, Everywhere The tassel, in all its forms, is one of the simplest ways to bring an Art Deco sensibility into your life without reinventing your wardrobe (or decor) from scratch.
    ALEX EAGLE, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The loving siblings of a San Jose city electrician killed while repairing a streetlight are still waiting for answers about the crash that ended his life.
    Maddie White, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Technicians have continued inspecting and repairing suspension systems throughout the fleet.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a center-right think tank, said Trump would be repeating the same policy mistake as his predecessor, Democratic former President Joe Biden.
    BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This attempt by Israel to muzzle hope and stifle joy keeps repeating itself in all aspects of Palestinian life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ugg x Dauphinette Dauphinette partnered with Ugg for its spring 2027 runway show, reimagining Ugg shoes as wearable works of art in a reflection of the collection’s exploration of transformation.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The next phase of the WMG partnership will give Suno users the ability to work directly with existing songs, remixing and reimagining them.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Authorities are also reviewing the SUV’s event data recorder to determine Rios’ speed, braking and acceleration in the seconds before the deadly crash.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After reviewing a detailed analysis from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Bedrock says without that support, the project doesn't work financially.
    Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Reconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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