RECONSTRUCTION Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

reconstruction

noun

Definition of reconstruction

as in revision

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as in simulation

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Recent Examples of reconstruction Some notable projects include completing the Bell Road widening project in Homer Glen and three segments of the widening and reconstruction project of 8 miles of Laraway Road through New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort, Bertino-Tarrant said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Kyrgios underwent a full wrist reconstruction in September 2023, after suffering a full rupture of a key ligament that stabilizes the joint, and has struggled to generate any kind of momentum since. — James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Its first location was demolished to make way for Santa Fe Street reconstruction. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 In the process, Ownbey discovered support timbers had rotted away, forcing him to bring entire walls to his workshop for meticulous reconstruction. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconstruction

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Noun

The revision writes a list of extraordinary circumstances into the regulation, the narrow set of events that let an airline refuse to pay.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Despite the revisions and outreach, some still oppose any new Boca Lago development.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of revision

Noun

That impression is likely based on the overall performance, not necessarily the opening drive, which was a closer simulation of a regular-season game.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
New Connected App-Simulator Experience Full Swing, the golf simulation and performance technology company recently bought by Versant, announced a major software update that connects the Full Swing App and the Simulator experience.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of simulation

Noun

And the more sustainable, the better, according to Lisa Quinn, interior design author and show host with over 25 years of experience in the remodeling industry.

— Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
A week earlier the Kennedy Center Board, without congressional input or legal approval, approved an imminent, two-year closure of the venue for repairs and remodeling, with little word about the homeless or economic future of its artist affiliate.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of remodeling

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Various outbuildings now house a small screening room, where clips from a documentary on Herriot’s life play, as well as a re-creation of the TV studio and set on which the 1978 television series was filmed.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 June 2026

Definition of re-creation

Noun

Years after his dad’s reformation, Jonah sits on a bench at the Broncos’ practice facility in Dove Valley, gazing out at the green expanse of his future.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.

— Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Definition of reformation

Noun

The miniature shows the ride snaking around the Disneyland Monorail, and reveals a landscape that will fully transform the look and tone of California Adventure.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Each discharge, heard faintly at the surface, is like a miniature, subterranean lightning strike.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of miniature

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Yet the reconversion into a mosque preserved much of the Crusader church, and the majority of the nave and the western portal were still visible in modern times.

— Stephennie Mulder, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2024
Maenza and Haider met for the first time in person at a reception following an ecumenical prayer service lamenting the reconversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.

— Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 19 July 2021

Definition of reconversion

Noun

But it was closely followed by the reveal of a reworking of what is currently known as Journey Into Imagination With Figment at Epcot.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
For arc welding, Path Robotics claims its robots typically achieve between 95 and 100 percent on first-pass yields, meaning the share of parts that pass quality inspection the first time without requiring reworking or resulting in scrap.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

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