REEDIFYING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reedifying

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present participle of reedify, British

as in rebuilding

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These technologies promise firmer, smoother skin, but there is a difference between improving the appearance of aging and rebuilding the structures that help skin behave more youthfully.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Martin Kulldorff, the biostatistician known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated against Covid lockdowns, raised that question Wednesday in a lecture on rebuilding trust in science.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

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Anthropic’s biology research team used Claude throughout the investigation, from identifying promising proteins to reconstructing their molecular architecture.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The bridge project includes removing the existing west leaf of the bridge, positioning the replacement bridge leaf and reconstructing CTA rails.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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Systems like these may offer a cheaper solution than pouring a permanent foundation, particularly when retrofitting existing homes.

— Daniel Wolfe, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Therefore, retrofitting Stormwater ponds and infrastructure are key to assisting older parts of town from flooding.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

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The data centers refer to SpaceX’s controversial plan to put AI computer centers into orbit (and, presumably, away from states controlled by Democratic politicians — Hinojosa supports a moratorium on building AI data centers in Texas).

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
The letter says Alterra currently leases approximately 41,000 square feet at Zeppelin Station in RiNo, 3501 Wazee Street, and is responsible for base rent of approximately $133,227 per month, plus its share of building operating expenses.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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