as in reconstructs
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 rebuilds
The utility has said that burying the wires as the town rebuilds thousands of homes destroyed in the fire will make the electrical grid safer and more reliable.
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Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
West Ham United needs leadership that respects supporters as stakeholders, restores transparency, and rebuilds trust through action, not words.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes these Chicago White Sox rebuilds seem to run together in your mind.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
While Miami has had their share of teardowns and rebuilds, the team won World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if a developer tears down and rebuilds, the new units will almost certainly command higher rents, pushing them out of reach for the tenants who previously relied on those properties.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
West Ham United needs leadership that respects supporters as stakeholders, restores transparency, and rebuilds trust through action, not words.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes these Chicago White Sox rebuilds seem to run together in your mind.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
While Miami has had their share of teardowns and rebuilds, the team won World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if a developer tears down and rebuilds, the new units will almost certainly command higher rents, pushing them out of reach for the tenants who previously relied on those properties.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilds
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Through exclusive interviews, archival research, and declassified diplomatic cables, El Capitan y el Brazalete de Esmeraldas reconstructs the events from multiple perspectives.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The pieces are made from woods such as holly, cherry, walnut and poplar, which DeKnikker deconstructs into tiny fragments, nearly all the exact same size, and reconstructs into looping and curling abstract sculptures.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Berman rehabilitates rabbits that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in danger of being euthanized.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The charitable series, formerly starring LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, ensures 15-percent of ticket proceeds go to the Saving Grace Equine Healing Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates horses.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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The pass-through credit restores some of the deduction by sending 100 percent of a New York City business tax back to business owners.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Hydro-Screen Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol is an ultra-versatile serum that hydrates, moisturizes, repairs, restores and helps to boost collagen production on the face, neck and even your hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Rebuilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilds. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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