recreates 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of recreate
1
as in restores
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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2
as in plays
to engage in activity for amusement an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century

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re-creates

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verb (2)

variants or recreates
present tense third-person singular of re-create
as in reconstructs
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 recreates
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Related Stories The attraction recreates several of the films’ most recognizable settings, from the desert planet of Arrakis to the imperial throne room. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Requiring approval for every low-risk step recreates the administrative burden the technology was meant to reduce. — Heather Bassett, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Specifically, a present-day young poet recreates for our eyes his Cuban American family, set in 2001 Miami, which he had been estranged from until recently. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The production recreates his home office onstage and explores his family, career, memories and grief. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Digital twin recreates Black Hawk flight The full-flight simulator uses a digital twin of the S-70i Black Hawk to replicate the sights and sensations of flying the helicopter. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 By sticking to the transcripts, McCarthy recreates a dialogue that was never meant to be heard by ordinary ears. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 But her relatives gave more than off-camera tips as Ba’s Book recreates the director’s father and his life in Vietnam alongside his relatives on camera. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 Readers follow the perspective of a curator who recreates scenes for historical reenactments. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
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Related Stories The attraction recreates several of the films’ most recognizable settings, from the desert planet of Arrakis to the imperial throne room. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Requiring approval for every low-risk step recreates the administrative burden the technology was meant to reduce. — Heather Bassett, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Specifically, a present-day young poet recreates for our eyes his Cuban American family, set in 2001 Miami, which he had been estranged from until recently. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The production recreates his home office onstage and explores his family, career, memories and grief. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Digital twin recreates Black Hawk flight The full-flight simulator uses a digital twin of the S-70i Black Hawk to replicate the sights and sensations of flying the helicopter. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 By sticking to the transcripts, McCarthy recreates a dialogue that was never meant to be heard by ordinary ears. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 But her relatives gave more than off-camera tips as Ba’s Book recreates the director’s father and his life in Vietnam alongside his relatives on camera. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 Readers follow the perspective of a curator who recreates scenes for historical reenactments. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreates
  1. restores
  2. plays
  3. reconstructs
  4. revives
  5. entertains
  6. revisits
  7. refreshes
Verb
  • The battery lasts for up to 37 hours on a single charge, and 15-minute fast charge restores about eight hours of power.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By evening, the Moon enters your 9th House and restores your sense of possibility.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of restores
Verb
  • After the Longhorns stuffed Jadan Baugh for a 2-yard loss plays later, Jones sold a fake, rolled out and connected with tight end Lacota Dippre for a 7-yard score.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But Peter O’Toole plays your adviser and has these wonderful speeches about the importance of the monarchy and the spirit of the country.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of plays
Verb
  • Distributed by Hive Media Corp, the drama reconstructs the August 15, 1974 assassination attempt on President Park Chung-hee and stars Yu Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho as figures probing contradictions in the state’s official inquiry.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, a fierce OpenAI competitor, is the bad guy of The Social Reckoning, opening October 9, which reconstructs the 2021 showdown between Zuckerberg (Jeremy Strong) and whistleblower Frances Haugen (Oscar-winner Mikey Madison).
    — Philip Shenon, Air Mail, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reconstructs
Verb
  • When a quarrel over an inheritance revives old hostilities, their relationship comes under pressure from greed and treachery in a conflict not of their making.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal revives a June understanding that collapsed after Iran resumed attacks on shipping, raising questions about whether Tehran is seeking diplomacy or time to sell more oil.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • What always entertains me so much about those types of conspiracies is that reality is just as crazy.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Kings Dancers and Breakers will perform, while team mascot Slamson entertains the crowd.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertains
Verb
  • Cue revisits of classic shapes such as bowling shoes, ballet flats, mules and T-straps with his now signature curvaceous toe box.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Monitor revisits three young families striving to live full lives amid Russia’s military invasion.
    — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of revisits
Verb
  • This exclusive space includes a private lounge, dedicated concierge, open bar, and a buffet that refreshes five times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes

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“Recreates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreates. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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