as in to modify
to make different in some way
once he recast the question in different terms, I understood what he was asking
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Recent Examples of recast
The role was intended to go to Mary Martin, who played it on Broadway, but her stage co-star Ezio Pinza died and the producers decided to recast, per TCM.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially recast the role of Zeus.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
Economic uncertainty, the threat of cascading global crises, and a spiraling immigration mess during the Biden-Harris administration has helped recast Trump’s four years in office in a more positive light.
—Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
Not only that, but Jacob has also recast her part in their play with a hot, famous actress (Meghann Fahy).
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially recast the role of Zeus.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
Economic uncertainty, the threat of cascading global crises, and a spiraling immigration mess during the Biden-Harris administration has helped recast Trump’s four years in office in a more positive light.
—Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
Not only that, but Jacob has also recast her part in their play with a hot, famous actress (Meghann Fahy).
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recast
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Perhaps most awaited in this final update is Safehouse Customization, which lets players modify their preferred base, cleaning up debris, building beds, tables and storage, and even picture frames to hang the photos the camera took on the wall.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Candy-makers have responded by shrinking the size of the products, modifying recipes and leaning heavier into non-chocolate offerings.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Tony Verna, a young CBS director, was hatching a plan to test an innovation that would change sports and live television forever.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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But the recent rebel push has changed that power dynamic.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Inside, four bedrooms and an equal number of baths can be found in almost 3,500 square feet of single-level living space that’s been meticulously remodeled by its current owner, Philippe Naouri of the preservation-minded development firm Maison d’Artiste.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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This means projects like remodeling your kitchen, adding a new bathroom, or repairing a roof could qualify for the deduction, helping to offset the cost.Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These keys are highly resistant to interception because any attempt to eavesdrop on a quantum key transmission will alter the data, alerting both parties to the presence of an intruder.John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The way bots respond to negative content will also be altered for teen users, Character.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, it has been reworked into a standalone series with no connections to that franchise.Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Now that Ephemera is permanent, Monfort is reworking the proportion of archival material, initially accounting for around 90 percent of the items.Lily Templeton, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Every year, there is a new fad that promises to transform your body and increase energy.Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recast. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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