as in to reconstruct
to put into good shape again after having been destroyed or damaged
It took a long time to rebuild the ruined house after the hurricane.
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Recent Examples of rebuild
Instead of further destroying the city, the large Chakzilla rebuilds it through the magic of her presence.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Beyond families’ immediate needs, insurance shortfalls are also bringing concerns for residents hoping to rebuild.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The announcement followed the news that the company was facing a major shuffling of its platform technology teams, as Microsoft’s gaming division seeks to rebuild its position and release Project Helix, its next-generation console.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
The Preakness is taking place at Laurel Park between Baltimore and Washington this spring while its longtime home, Pimlico Race Course, is rebuilt as part of a massive construction project that included demolishing the debilitating old structure.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Beyond families’ immediate needs, insurance shortfalls are also bringing concerns for residents hoping to rebuild.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The announcement followed the news that the company was facing a major shuffling of its platform technology teams, as Microsoft’s gaming division seeks to rebuild its position and release Project Helix, its next-generation console.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
The Preakness is taking place at Laurel Park between Baltimore and Washington this spring while its longtime home, Pimlico Race Course, is rebuilt as part of a massive construction project that included demolishing the debilitating old structure.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuild
Verb
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Using this data, Xuan-Min Shao, a researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory, was able to reconstruct the way the overall current moved during the start of these strikes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Frames were digitally reconstructed and the results were seamless.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Verb
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They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Clear agreements made today can strengthen trust, restore balance, and create momentum where things had felt stalled.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
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Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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“Rebuild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuild. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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