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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
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This simple mechanism makes repairs faster and smoother.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many millennials, for example, hoped to buy affordable starter homes but paid top dollar for houses in need of lots of repairs and updates.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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Duck Duck Goat: Chef Stephanie Izard's Peking duck dinner kit with all the fixings feeds four and comes with cooking instructions.Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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All in all, there were 31 adults and 22 kids in attendance, plus three turkeys, three hams and a whole pile of fixings.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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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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The last phase would include the release of any remaining hostages, an end to the war and talks on reconstruction.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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That exploration of doubt in the Christ figure deeply moves me, and the reconstruction of the time amazes me still.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Complete decommissioning can include felling or dismantling the turbines, partially or wholly removing the turbine foundations and underground cables, removing the ground-level facilities, and restoring the land to a usable state.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once freed from the grip of hidden explosives, these fields can once again nourish communities, restoring livelihoods with dignity and purpose.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Rebuilding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilding. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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