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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened
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as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement
an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century
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or recreate
as in to reconstruct
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again
The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.
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Recent Examples of recreate
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Argentina vs Belgium Argentina have won Group J with a game to spare and Belgium would need to finish second in Group G, with both then progressing from the last 32 to recreate a fixture with considerable World Cup history.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Ultimately, the entire discipline of artificial intelligence can be summarized as the effort to recreate the intelligence of human brains in silicon machines.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Since that website went dark, some have recreated the dashboard using data from the original website published by the state.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Argentina vs Belgium Argentina have won Group J with a game to spare and Belgium would need to finish second in Group G, with both then progressing from the last 32 to recreate a fixture with considerable World Cup history.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Ultimately, the entire discipline of artificial intelligence can be summarized as the effort to recreate the intelligence of human brains in silicon machines.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Larter shouted, re-creating her character's distressed state in an Instagram video shared by content creator Caitlin Bea.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreate
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The utility later cleared residents to return to every building except the 600 building while crews worked to restore power.
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If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Jessica Luther Rummel, lead researcher for the cemetery association, has been reconstructing that arc from newspapers, Census data and burial records.
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In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
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Buena Park police attempted to revive Jasmine at the scene, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to UCI Medical Center, prosecutors said.
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The creative bet, the strategic decision to revive a 14-year-old campaign and the campaign adaptation to resonate with Gen Z were human calls.
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Unlike appeals, clemency does not revisit guilt or innocence.
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In turn, families expecting to finance a significant share of college costs through Parent PLUS loans may need to revisit their education funding strategy and consider scholarships, payment plans, savings or private financing to bridge any gaps.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
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In his letter, Leo repeated the Vatican's offer of dialogue and said that going through with the consecrations would be counterproductive for the SSPX faithful.
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“Recreate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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