rebuild
verb
re·build
(ˌ)rē-ˈbild 
rebuilt
(ˌ)rē-ˈbilt
; rebuilding
; rebuilding
1
a
: to make extensive repairs to : reconstruct
rebuild a war-torn city
b
: to restore to a previous state
rebuild inventories
2
: to make extensive changes in : remodel
rebuild society
: to build again
planned to rebuild after the fire
Examples of rebuild in a Sentence
He rebuilt his house after it was destroyed by a fire.
They tried to rebuild after the earthquake.
The new owner plans to rebuild the franchise.
The team is rebuilding after losing most of its top players.
Recent Examples on the Web
Today, many residents continue on the long road to rebuilding their lives and communities.
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ABC News, 9 Aug. 2024
The Vikings have a young team and must rebuild their offensive and defensive lines.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
The debris removal process gets residents one step closer to obtaining the crucial permits needed to rebuild their homes.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2024
While Biden is no longer the nominee, a major part of Harris’ task early in the race has been rebuilding her predecessor’s pallid polling, especially in the Midwest and the Sun Belt, which are considered key for victory in November.
—Nico Lang, Them, 6 Aug. 2024
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ABC News, 9 Aug. 2024
The Vikings have a young team and must rebuild their offensive and defensive lines.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
The debris removal process gets residents one step closer to obtaining the crucial permits needed to rebuild their homes.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2024
While Biden is no longer the nominee, a major part of Harris’ task early in the race has been rebuilding her predecessor’s pallid polling, especially in the Midwest and the Sun Belt, which are considered key for victory in November.
—Nico Lang, Them, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Rebuild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebuild. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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rebuild
verb
re·build
(ˈ)rē-ˈbild
rebuilt
-ˈbilt
; rebuilding
; rebuilding
1
: to make important repairs to or changes in
rebuild an old house
2
: to build again
planned to rebuild after the fire
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