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
Rather than recast the character or write around his absence, Andre’s death happens offscreen, between seasons.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2025
The actor played Andre, a supe with powers to control metal and one of the key characters of Gen V season 1, but producers announced his role wouldn’t be recast.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Following actor Perdomo’s death ahead of season two, the show made the choice not to recast his character, Andre, and instead write his death into the show’s season two storyline inside Elmira.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And Marcus Freeman successfully recast himself from the over-his-head young coach who lost to teams such as Marshall and Northern Illinois to the cool cucumber who took down guys such as Kirby Smart and James Franklin.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2025
The actor played Andre, a supe with powers to control metal and one of the key characters of Gen V season 1, but producers announced his role wouldn’t be recast.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Following actor Perdomo’s death ahead of season two, the show made the choice not to recast his character, Andre, and instead write his death into the show’s season two storyline inside Elmira.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
And Marcus Freeman successfully recast himself from the over-his-head young coach who lost to teams such as Marshall and Northern Illinois to the cool cucumber who took down guys such as Kirby Smart and James Franklin.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recast
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Decker’s ex-wife, Whitney Decker, reportedly filed a petition to modify the family’s parenting plan, citing his worsening mental health issues.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Walmart laid off 155 employees in Charlotte after remodeling more than a dozen area stores as the company consolidated its corporate offices nationally.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The townhome-style property built in 1978 was remodeled in 2022.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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This was just one of a great number of changes the couple made to the house over several years, gradually altering the layout of the rooms and adding a bath and an oven as their fortunes improved, thanks to the increasing popularity of Virginia’s work and Leonard’s attentive book-keeping.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lavin had filmed seven of the series’ 10-episode order at the time of her death, and the creative team had to regroup and rework the remaining episodes while grieving her loss.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take a trenchcoat cut from see-through fabrication for a more delicate interpretation of outerwear or a vest reworked in a one-shoulder version to inject a fresh spin on a popular item of the moment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The strap is detachable, so it can be worn as a belt bag during the day and then transform into an upscale clutch for a fancy dinner in the evening, and the pouch offers enough space for your phone, keys, and other small essentials for a day on the go.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recast. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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