RECONSTRUCTION Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

reconstruction

noun

Definition of reconstruction

as in revision

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as in simulation

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Recent Examples of reconstruction It will not be driven by reconstruction necessity, leveraged buyout logic or crisis opportunism. — Murthy Maddali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The nonprofit’s first home was demolished earlier this year to make way for the massive Interstate 35 and Santa Fe Street reconstruction project. — Taylor O'Connor 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, homeowner assistance, sewer and water improvements, street reconstruction and job creation initiatives. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The Venezuelan engineer who helped design the post-1999 reconstruction strategy, Carlos Genatios, says his team developed land-use plans for the state, identifying areas where homes should not be built. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruction

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Noun

Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Commercial properties that are actively being listed for sale would be temporarily exempt as well, among other revisions.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of revision

Noun

The pair is busy with the remodeling of the building that’s going to be the home for their new restaurant and are excited to share a part of African cuisine with the Keller community.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026

Definition of remodeling

Noun

Various outbuildings now house a small screening room, where clips from a documentary on Herriot’s life play, as well as a re-creation of the TV studio and set on which the 1978 television series was filmed.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 June 2026

Definition of re-creation

Noun

Years after his dad’s reformation, Jonah sits on a bench at the Broncos’ practice facility in Dove Valley, gazing out at the green expanse of his future.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.

— Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Definition of reformation

Noun

Devised by Mattel as the first trackable toy car in 1968, these cool miniatures have become one of the most popular toys of all time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Berk questioned why two chainsaws found in the garage and a third miniature saw discovered inside the house were not collected into evidence after initial chemical swabs tested negative for blood.

— Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of miniature

Noun

Yet the reconversion into a mosque preserved much of the Crusader church, and the majority of the nave and the western portal were still visible in modern times.

— Stephennie Mulder, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024
Maenza and Haider met for the first time in person at a reception following an ecumenical prayer service lamenting the reconversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.

— Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 19 July 2021

Definition of reconversion

Noun

The demonstrators have been demanding a reworking of their local economy.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Teams still spend time reconciling data across systems, validating outputs manually, coordinating across silos and reworking processes that AI was supposed to simplify.

— Eglae Recchia, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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