as in repair
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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
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After the bridge collapsed in March, Biden promised that the federal government would take care of 100% of the costs of rebuilding it.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The money would also go towards rebuilding his studio.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
But rebuilding teamwork does demand intention.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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
Verb
In September, six months after the tornado, the community was still rebuilding, the Dispatch previously reported.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After the bridge collapsed in March, Biden promised that the federal government would take care of 100% of the costs of rebuilding it.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The money would also go towards rebuilding his studio.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
But rebuilding teamwork does demand intention.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilding
Noun
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After the Build: Maintenance and Long-Term Expenses Plan for maintenance expenses: Once the ADU is complete, anticipate regular maintenance and repair costs.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Eating an adequate amount of protein-rich foods can help with everything from satiety to blood sugar management, mood control to muscle growth (and repair), and healthy hormones, too.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These data points are critical in reconstructing a timeline of events, particularly in cases where physical witnesses or traditional evidence may be limited.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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These interactions, logged by cellular providers, form a historical timeline that can be invaluable for reconstructing events and verifying claims about where someone—or at least their phone—was at a specific moment.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Secured to the back panel via three sliding screws and a single (knurled) fixing screw, each of the drive bays is individually removable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Menu options include a meat-free cheeseburger and a vegan Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich with all the fixings.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.—
Staff Report,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Dec. 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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She's previously written for a half dozen outlets, produced Nikkei Asia's geopolitical news podcast, and received a grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting to report on post-conflict reconstruction in Turkey.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the mural reconstruction, Digital Delacroix also promises to digitize some 2,500 of Delacroix’s letters and make murals painted at the Palais Bourbon and the Palais du Luxembourg—home to the French National Assembly and Senate, respectively—more accessible to the public.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With a vision, a plan and a bold willingness to act, the private sector can play a leading role in restoring water for the planet.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some have welcomed the measure as a means of restoring order and security in the cities, while others are concerned about the risks of abuse and human rights violations.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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