reedifying

present participle of reedify, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reedifying
Verb
  • But this White House is, in some ways, rebuilding the 20th-century model, in which powerful and faceless aides steered executives by controlling paperflow.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The o-line needs rebuilding (again), the d line still needs work, especially with Trey leaving.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Red and Purple Modernization Project is reconstructing infrastructure along those color train lines.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
  • After reconstructing the roster over the past four months, with tweaks still ongoing, the Charlotte Hornets are ready for the next chapter.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The researchers tested their idea in Kansas City, Missouri, retrofitting 23 streetlights to serve as chargers.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Breslow noted the duality of disappointment and optimism regarding the organization’s direction after years of building for the future.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Those who instead see a flexible talent pool as a strategic advantage in building a dynamic and flexible company probably will fare better.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Arteta ended this block of matches before the international break by being adventurous against both Newcastle and West Ham, despite slightly different personnel making up that midfield unit.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Center, and the bourbon bars and distilleries making up Whiskey Row.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Reedifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reedifying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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