as in reconstruction
the act, process, or result of changing again
The planning board has laid out a proposal for the reconversion of the converted paper mills.
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Recent Examples of reconversion
Yet as public-sector budgets come under fiscal pressure the world over, festivals in any place of the world are seeking an industrial reconversion from one-off events to year-round hubs enrolling their brands – and Clermont Ferrand’s is very large – to amplify their value.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 30 May 2025
In Erdogan's view, questioning the reconversion of Hagia Sophia was an attack on Turkish sovereignty.
—Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2020
Erdogan presented the reconversion of Hagia Sophia not simply as an act of piety or the rectification of a historic injustice but as a defense of Turkey’s sovereignty.
—Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2020
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
Today and for 40 years the ancient quarries have known an artistic reconversion.
—Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 7 May 2021
Black Metropolis appeared as World War II neared its end, with U.S. political leaders fiercely debating the best ways to bring about civilian reconversion and reconstruction.
—Adolph Reed Jr., The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2020
John Hopewell, Variety, 30 May 2025
In Erdogan's view, questioning the reconversion of Hagia Sophia was an attack on Turkish sovereignty.
—Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2020
Erdogan presented the reconversion of Hagia Sophia not simply as an act of piety or the rectification of a historic injustice but as a defense of Turkey’s sovereignty.
—Nick Danforth, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2020
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
Today and for 40 years the ancient quarries have known an artistic reconversion.
—Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 7 May 2021
Black Metropolis appeared as World War II neared its end, with U.S. political leaders fiercely debating the best ways to bring about civilian reconversion and reconstruction.
—Adolph Reed Jr., The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconversion
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The Route 31 overflow lot had been used as a construction staging area, and the Third Street commuter permit lots south of the tracks were closed in 2023 for reconstruction, according to the city’s webpage about the project.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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But if not a reformed PA, as proposed in Arab proposals for taking responsibility for Gaza’s reconstruction, then who? Netanyahu has dismissed suggestions that he’s influenced by the radical Zionist views of his late father, Benzion.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
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Comer secured $750,000 in funding for the Franklin County Fiscal Court for sewage treatment reformation in the Fiscal Year 2024 House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Only 40 years later, the General Assembly gets around to creating the house of reformation and instruction for Black children in the juvenile justice system.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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In addition, Gastineau says the language provides him the right to approve modifications to his performance.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unlike temporary residence permits that require renewal, citizenship provides permanent rights that transcend political changes or program modifications.—
Jeremy Savory,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Reconversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconversion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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