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as in reconstructing
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 rebuilding
Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Malibu flames also bring a heartbreaking reminder to many people living in the region, as some are still rebuilding from the 2018 Woolsey Fire that erupted in November of that year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Cruise recently announced plans to work with Uber and was focused on rebuilding trust in the brand, but those efforts were not seen as sufficient by GM’s management.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
With the Cardinals rebuilding, Arenado's looking for a way out -- somewhere that'll give him the chance to add World Series champion to his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Long-term Boeing performance depends on rebuilding confidence and morale among the employees.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Kyiv's Western allies have sought to help Ukraine protect power generation with air defense systems and funds for rebuilding.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Genuine partnerships can make a huge difference in rebuilding public confidence.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Free trade once aligned with America’s economic and security interests, but in recent years experts have suggested pulling back from globalism and rebuilding the domestic economy.
—Robert Kuttner, The New York Review of Books, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
Had The Onion's bid been approved, Jones would have been kicked out of his studio and would have had to start rebuilding his audience and his brand from a back-up studio.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The Malibu flames also bring a heartbreaking reminder to many people living in the region, as some are still rebuilding from the 2018 Woolsey Fire that erupted in November of that year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Cruise recently announced plans to work with Uber and was focused on rebuilding trust in the brand, but those efforts were not seen as sufficient by GM’s management.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
With the Cardinals rebuilding, Arenado's looking for a way out -- somewhere that'll give him the chance to add World Series champion to his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Long-term Boeing performance depends on rebuilding confidence and morale among the employees.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Kyiv's Western allies have sought to help Ukraine protect power generation with air defense systems and funds for rebuilding.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Genuine partnerships can make a huge difference in rebuilding public confidence.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Free trade once aligned with America’s economic and security interests, but in recent years experts have suggested pulling back from globalism and rebuilding the domestic economy.
—Robert Kuttner, The New York Review of Books, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilding
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The closures needed for the repairs have caused gridlock for drivers and heavy losses to businesses.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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What's inside: The now-law transfers $227 million to the state's Helene disaster recovery fund, $100 million for a loan program for water and wastewater repairs after Helene and $100 million for loans to local governments in areas affected by the storm.Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Logs from a car’s in-vehicle infotainment and telematics system might reveal the device’s pairing history, GPS coordinates, or even timestamps of interactions, effectively reconstructing parts of the data that were originally stored on the phone.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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There is a decidedly British flavor to the creative conception, rooted in childhoods spent roaming the English countryside (and in James’ case, reconstructing animal skeletons and amateur taxidermy), and the very particular creativity that comes out of London.Kate Matthams, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The parish and its volunteers helped distribute hundreds of turkeys, with traditional Thanksgiving meal fixings, and winter clothing to members of the community in need.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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The watch and wager action will peak over Thanksgiving weekend as fans give thanks for family, friends, football and a feast while enjoying all the fixings.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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The event celebrated and raised funds for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The venue was a cinema, built in the 1940s, now renovated and turned into an events space, an example, so to speak, of creative reconstruction.Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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With Assad gone and Iran weakened, new commercial routes, reconstruction opportunities, and trade corridors beckon.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other projects include restoring Saudi heritage sites, such as royal palaces, with the help of French institutions like the Centre des Monuments Nationaux and OPPIC.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Implications for treating hearing loss These findings pave the way for potential therapies aimed at restoring hearing in humans.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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