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 Nearly 46% of respondents said democratic elections are now more urgent than ever, while about 32% said reconstruction should come first. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026 The United Nations Environment Programme warns that disaster waste can impede reconstruction, threaten public health, and cause additional environmental harm when disposal decisions are rushed. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The construction includes pavement repairs, reconstruction of the center medians, irrigation system upgrades and installation of new drought-tolerant landscaping and replacement trees, according to the release. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Investigators found Berezovska’s body during a reconstruction of the crime based on one suspect’s testimony. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruction

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Noun

Moreover, the analyst sees the possibility of solid estimate revisions, which could drive the stock higher.

— Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Trust in the category is the scarce resource, and the SFDR revision was written to rebuild it with clearer and stricter definitions.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of revision

Noun

Their simulations focused on where the protective layer intersects the electrolyte, the lithium metal anode, and the cathode materials.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Our simulation experiment started tremendously as the virtual Huskies, led by 75 overall quarterback Jake Merklinger, the Tennessee transfer, finished 10-3 and beat UTEP in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Definition of simulation

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

Schnauzers of all sizes—miniature, standard and giant—are classified as hypoallergenic.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
This was the Davis method in miniature — an executive willing to override conventional industry wisdom about what an artist should release, proved right by the market.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 23 June 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

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
But the move for Kesselring was just the start of his blue-line reworking.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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