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reedifying

verb

present participle of reedify, British
as in rebuilding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reedifying
  1. rebuilding
  2. reconstructing
  3. retrofitting
  4. building
  5. making up
Verb
  • But the rebuilding Dolphins should come closer to unlocking their run game against the 49ers, which would bode well for the future.
    — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The company is betting that preserving the polyester polymer will prove cheaper than breaking it apart and rebuilding it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of rebuilding
Verb
  • Woo said investigators were still reconstructing exactly what happened inside the home.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After reuniting with his former squad leader and the leader’s partner, a writer who becomes consumed by reconstructing conflicting versions of their past.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of reconstructing
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  • For readers house-hunting or renovating in the next year, price the option of a second sleeping space now rather than retrofitting later.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • True software productivity requires retrofitting legacy software development life cycle (SDLC) platforms, redefining engineering metrics and harnessing the Jevons paradox.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of retrofitting
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  • The Secret Service has been building out its drone- and counter-drone programs for years.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But building a criminal case from her accidental overdose death will be an uphill challenge for investigators.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of building
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  • The Grotto of Massabielle is one of the 22 sites making up the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The project is expected to set aside 40% of its units as affordable for those making up to 60% of the area median income under federal guidelines.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of making up
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“Reedifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reedifying. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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