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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreating
as in reconstructing
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreating
William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Building on that goal, researchers in Shanghai used human pluripotent stem cells to create a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid by recreating signals normally seen during early embryo development.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Our experts continue explaining chaos gardening below, and even share their favorite gardening supplies for recreating the carefree look at home.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
It's specified that shade coverings may not exceed 8'x8'x6', so as not to interfere with lifeguards' sight of the water out of safety concerns for those recreating in the ocean.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Shoplock urged people to use caution when operating off-road vehicles in the foothills, and to always inform people of your locations when recreating outdoors alone.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
People recreating near moose habitats should keep dogs on leash.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Moe said there has been an influx of people recreating in and around Bowman Lake since the pandemic, when word of the area spread on social media.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Building on that goal, researchers in Shanghai used human pluripotent stem cells to create a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid by recreating signals normally seen during early embryo development.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
And Jesus re-creating the miracle of the loaves and fishes in Soho’s streets with a magical pizza box that always replenishes is a nice touch.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Building on that goal, researchers in Shanghai used human pluripotent stem cells to create a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid by recreating signals normally seen during early embryo development.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Our experts continue explaining chaos gardening below, and even share their favorite gardening supplies for recreating the carefree look at home.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
It's specified that shade coverings may not exceed 8'x8'x6', so as not to interfere with lifeguards' sight of the water out of safety concerns for those recreating in the ocean.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Compared to peers boasting fancy Dave Fridmann mixes or recreating mainstream pop from first principles, Sadie finds her niche by embracing negative space and staying grounded.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Shoplock urged people to use caution when operating off-road vehicles in the foothills, and to always inform people of your locations when recreating outdoors alone.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Verb
In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
To get the up-close action on the pitch required a painstaking mix of recreating passages of play with actors, complemented by a lot of tech wizardry.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
People recreating near moose habitats should keep dogs on leash.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Moe said there has been an influx of people recreating in and around Bowman Lake since the pandemic, when word of the area spread on social media.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Indeed, chats with some owners of vintage Lambrettas say this riding posture tracks with older models as well, so Royal Alloy did their homework in recreating the look and feel of the SX200, but with more power, speed and modern technology.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Building on that goal, researchers in Shanghai used human pluripotent stem cells to create a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid by recreating signals normally seen during early embryo development.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
And Jesus re-creating the miracle of the loaves and fishes in Soho’s streets with a magical pizza box that always replenishes is a nice touch.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
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Regional Transportation District officials have agreed to give the Front Range Passenger Rail District $3 million this year for public education about the first phase of restoring train service linking Colorado cities.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The feasibility study suggested adding trails and basic amenities, restoring the forest, and undertaking major stabilization work.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Like Van Ness, Morgan is a former first-round pick who hasn’t yet lived up to that billing but has a chance to do so this season while playing the most pivotal role of his career so far.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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For the first time in nearly two decades, the Eagle Rock softball team will be playing in a CIF LA City Section title game.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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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
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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
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Sure, there are fringe examples from smaller filmmakers reviving dead stars or film festivals like Tribeca giving a platform to some shorts being made in Sora, but not a major studio putting real money behind it.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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The chemical industry has been well aware of the risks of the type of thermal runaway reaction that forced 50,000 people from their homes in Orange County last weekend, reviving years of warnings from researchers about the potential dangers.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Over the course of Gregory Orr’s long career, his poems have become increasingly incantatory, more and more like chants or psalms, repeating, reformulating, reaching for the edges of the same rich metaphors.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Those tactics — long throws and their trademark inswinging corners — are worthwhile repeating tonight.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Carmen Electra is revisiting her Playboy roots with her latest red carpet look.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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For me personally, revisiting Joseph Phelps after nearly a decade was also an opportunity to witness how one of Napa Valley’s great historic wineries is evolving with the times.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The district attorney’s office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed at Butler’s June 3 court hearing, according to an office spokesperson.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The position’s chief responsibility will be reviewing and determining eligibility for CIF-SS athletes.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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