REEDIFYING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reedifying

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present participle of reedify, British

as in rebuilding

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The award marks a new era for the local group, which is rebuilding after losing steam during the pandemic.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The new prime minister is rebuilding ties with the European Union and Ukraine but plans to keep Hungary’s strict migration policies and opposes fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU membership.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebuilding

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This poetic début novel, a finalist for the Booker Prize, is narrated largely by an unnamed curator who specializes in reconstructing scenes from the past.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Frost likens the distinction between conserving a kitchen in place and reconstructing one in a museum to the difference between a musical instrument still being played and one only on display.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 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 event reinforces our commitment to building a strong, collaborative supply chain that delivers economic growth, innovation and long-term maritime capability in both nations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The guy’s building a ballroom that’s bigger than the White House.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

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