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
The question there, and many other places, is whether the Cougars have the resources to rebuild football while staying great at hoops.
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
She’s rebuilt stronger, taller, and with more wigs, hence M3GAN 2.0.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Since then, the Rockets brass rebuilt the team through the NBA Draft, bringing in six first-round selections over the next three seasons.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
This recognition creates connection and helps rebuild trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
She’s rebuilt stronger, taller, and with more wigs, hence M3GAN 2.0.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Since then, the Rockets brass rebuilt the team through the NBA Draft, bringing in six first-round selections over the next three seasons.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
This recognition creates connection and helps rebuild trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuild
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Crews will reconstruct the road and replace water mains and storm water sewers.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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By meticulously reconstructing Philibert Germain’s likely route across the vast Hacienda San Ignacio de Pemehue, the team was able to narrow down the potential habitats.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Grant Williams wasn’t going anywhere yet and was among the last to finally emerge from his latest training session rehabilitating his torn right ACL.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2025
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But Daniels, 27, is still rehabilitating an Achilles injury from Week 5 of last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Rebuild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuild. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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