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as in rebuilding
to build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed
After the fire they had to completely reconstruct the building from the ground up.
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as in recreating
to find out and describe or show the way something (such as an event or series of events) happened
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Recent Examples of reconstructing
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.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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
Returning to that world for Gladiator II, about Maximus’ son Lucius (Paul Mescal), not only meant reconstructing the city, but going even bigger.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
The method proved to be transformative for storing, retrieving and reconstructing patterns in a manner thought to mimic that of the human brain.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2024
How Digital Forensics Builds the Timeline When reconstructing the moments leading up to a crash, the forensic expert gathers data from multiple sources on the phone.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Plans include reconstructing the lunch counter for a future exhibit, according to the Express-News.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with reconstructing the accident scene.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 29 Sep. 2024
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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
Returning to that world for Gladiator II, about Maximus’ son Lucius (Paul Mescal), not only meant reconstructing the city, but going even bigger.
—Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
The method proved to be transformative for storing, retrieving and reconstructing patterns in a manner thought to mimic that of the human brain.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2024
How Digital Forensics Builds the Timeline When reconstructing the moments leading up to a crash, the forensic expert gathers data from multiple sources on the phone.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Plans include reconstructing the lunch counter for a future exhibit, according to the Express-News.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting with reconstructing the accident scene.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstructing
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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
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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
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In Week 5, Bynum celebrated his interception of Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter of the Vikings' win over the Jets in London by recreating the iconic handshake from the 1998 Disney movie The Parent Trap.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Encore sees the duo reuniting and recreating moments from two decades ago, including their return to work at fast-food chain Sonic.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile Brookfield Properties is also reinventing its Canary Wharf estate in London, another office-only scheme now pivoting towards retail, leisure, hospitality and residential.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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But in 2012, the government ordered a crackdown following a string of fatal accidents linked to poor safety standards and a culture of excess along the river that flows through the town, reinventing Vang Vieng as more of an eco-paradise and adventure travel hub.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Reconstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstructing. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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