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 Knights continue rebuilding the linebacker unit, with starter Lewis Carter serving as the anchor.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
The congregation plans to rebuild with community support.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
West becomes the 34th transfer commit for Chesney’s Bruins, potentially the most vital member of UCLA’s roster rebuild so far.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Leaders need to do the same rather than expecting remote workers to rebuild the office themselves.
—Justin Harlan, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Using ancestral sequence reconstruction, which reconstructs ancient proteins from modern genetic data, the team resurrected cannabinoid-producing enzymes from early cannabis ancestors.—
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As part of an ongoing excavation, this mosaic floor may be the first in a string of discoveries that will continue to shed light on this ancient city, which was carefully reconstructed after the reign of Alexander the Great.—
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There’s something deeply troubling about watching a woman who has allegedly experienced abuse turn around and help abusers rehabilitate their images.—
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ZooTampa, along with Florida Fish and Wildlife and the University of Florida Marine Rescue, worked to rehabilitate her.—
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Power has since been restored, but some services are still limited.—
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The projects included restoring two bread ovens at a bakery destroyed by Russian warfare, and purchasing a delivery van so that bread could reach more people.—
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“Rebuild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuild. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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