reconstructing

present participle of reconstruct
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Recent Examples of reconstructing That means additional steps can increase cost for reasons that have little to do with new reasoning and much more to do with repeatedly reconstructing the state of the process. — Giles Whiting, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Woo said investigators were still reconstructing exactly what happened inside the home. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 After reuniting with his former squad leader and the leader’s partner, a writer who becomes consumed by reconstructing conflicting versions of their past. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Through the marks left on objects made 35,000, 45,000 or even 50,000 years ago, the team could begin reconstructing the thought processes behind them. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructing
Verb
  • That is thanks to the new Absolute Universe imprint and a focus on rebuilding creator relationships.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And any discussion of rebuilding needs to reflect their preferences.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Since Guadagnino’s first feature in 1999, The Protagonists, a mockumentary starring Tilda Swinton as a filmmaker re-creating a real-life murder in London, his work has encompassed a variety of plots, tones, and textures.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The accelerator facility is essential for recreating in the laboratory the exact conditions that exist inside stars.
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • According to Architectural Digest, individual vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture, lighting and storage pieces can be added without overhauling a space.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Framatome spent four years overhauling its Richland plant to handle the material safely.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Heiko Nix, Siemens’ Global Head of Cash Management and Payments, describes technology as a catalyst for reinventing payments, not merely improving treasury processes.
    — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, the strategy is less about reinventing Rag & Bone than honing its house codes for both retail and product.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Over time, those moments build relational capital, meaning the shared trust and history friends can draw on when life becomes difficult or a disagreement needs repairing.
    — Justin Vaughn, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Most of their work consists of repairing and restoring instruments.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of splintering, the waves naturally organize themselves into repeating geometric loops.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • History was now repeating itself in the United States, Kristofcak thought.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Malte Kosub, is cofounder and CEO of Parloa, the company behind an agentic AI platform reimagining how enterprises connect with customers.
    — Malte Kosub, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The plan had the department store mainstay narrowing its focus, reimagining its best locations and hitting the accelerator at Bloomingdale’s.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Trump’s Justice Department has been reviewing the pending cases one by one before seeking dismissal.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Green said the Department of Public Instruction and State Board will engage with CMS leadership to determine next steps and coordinate with other agencies already reviewing or investigating the district.
    — Nora O’Neill October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Reconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructing. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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