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as in rebuilding
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-creating
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 reconstructing
His reporting in Kentucky exposed the inner workings of power, from revealing a House GOP leader’s ties to a gaming company during a legislative fight to reconstructing how a $125 million public project was fast-tracked with little transparency.
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Dana Banker, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
One is Curodont, a liquid that dentists apply to a problem spot that attracts calcium and phosphate from saliva, reconstructing tooth enamel.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
However, reconstructing their bond proved to be a challenge, as emotions from the past are difficult to capture through archaeological methods.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Studios of that era didn’t track it, the data was never compiled, and reconstructing the precise composition of a 1930s production team is mostly guesswork.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
This is likely because surviving injury would have mattered more than perfectly reconstructing tissue months later.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In the days following the horrific discovery of Janet Walsh's lifeless body, rookie investigator Andy Gall reached for leads in every possible direction, reconstructing Janet's final hours.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
For me, reconstructing memories from that time in my life was a tremendous challenge.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The dust has officially settled from the NFL draft, as the Dallas Cowboys have put in the bulk of their offseason work on reconstructing a porous defense from 2025 that ranked 30th in yards allowed and last in points allowed.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Dana Banker, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
One is Curodont, a liquid that dentists apply to a problem spot that attracts calcium and phosphate from saliva, reconstructing tooth enamel.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
However, reconstructing their bond proved to be a challenge, as emotions from the past are difficult to capture through archaeological methods.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Studios of that era didn’t track it, the data was never compiled, and reconstructing the precise composition of a 1930s production team is mostly guesswork.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
This is likely because surviving injury would have mattered more than perfectly reconstructing tissue months later.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In the days following the horrific discovery of Janet Walsh's lifeless body, rookie investigator Andy Gall reached for leads in every possible direction, reconstructing Janet's final hours.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
For me, reconstructing memories from that time in my life was a tremendous challenge.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The dust has officially settled from the NFL draft, as the Dallas Cowboys have put in the bulk of their offseason work on reconstructing a porous defense from 2025 that ranked 30th in yards allowed and last in points allowed.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructing
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The United States plans to allow Iranian assets to be used to support rebuilding in Gulf countries impacted by future Iranian attacks, according to a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thinking.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Sierra Chicken Pasta The only pasta dish served at Texas Roadhouse has gone viral on TikTok, with many recreating it with their own recipes.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Yes, the grounds are grand–but the idea here is more about recreating a time gone by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has redefined the department’s public posture around slogans of lethality and aggression while overhauling everything from the military’s chain of command to its integration of artificial intelligence into targeting and battlefield decision-making.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Apple is overhauling Siri with a more conversational AI assistant, aiming to catch up to rivals such as ChatGPT and Gemini while weaving the technology deeper into iPhones, Macs and other devices.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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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Now 62, the Hall of Famer is reinventing himself as a grassroots evangelist, challenging pay-to-play costs and field shortages while mentoring kids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Bessent has also directed the Treasury to seek comprehensive estimates from Gulf allies of the costs associated with repairing damage caused by Iran since the conflict began, the source said.—
Richard Escobedo,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Robinson’s first go at the drill was so bad defensive line coach Austin Clark forced him to do it again, and then again, repeating the coached technique until the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick got it right.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 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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Correspondent Mo Rocca goes inside the landmark with those debating its fate, and those reimagining its future.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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South Downtown is revitalizing Atlanta’s largest collection of historic buildings, with local partners reimagining over 50 structures across 16 acres in the city’s historic center.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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The moratorium prevents DeKalb County from accepting new data center applications while leaders continue reviewing possible regulations.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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At a state level, legislators are reviewing sales tax exemptions for certain large data centers that could cost the state billions by 2028.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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“Reconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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