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adjective

as in repaired

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verb

past tense of rebuild
as in reconstructed
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 rebuilt
Adjective
The new logo is rolling out across product, visual communications and a rebuilt website. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The three-time defensive player of the year, with 111 career sacks, joins a rebuilt front that includes Garrett and new secondary standouts. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 During Thursday's announcement, Hochul warned that the state is increasing its efforts to combat auto insurance fraud, including through a new cross-agency task force and a rebuilt insurance fraud bureau. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday morning, WJZ cameras captured a massive crane lifting a support pylon for the rebuilt bridge into place. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Chelsea did, however, win both domestic cups, beating London rivals Arsenal in the League Cup final and United in the first FA Cup final at the rebuilt Wembley. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 This included preserving the original 427 ci Ford FE big-block side-oiler V-8, and replacing it with a rebuilt version. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 Chiefs Kingdom got its first look at a rebuilt Kansas City Chiefs team in the first preseason game of 2026 against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday afternoon. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 Six months after a crash destroyed a Rancho Cordova furniture store’s iconic 40-year-old waterwheel, the company unveiled the rebuilt landmark, constructed using the original plans. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
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To make that hold up over a full project rather than just a quick demo, SonicMax also rebuilt the tool's cooling and power system so performance doesn't fall off as the session goes on. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 The buildings on either side of the restaurant have been rebuilt, and there is now a new road to its north. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Accountability, including the kind this review represents, is part of how trust gets rebuilt. — Charles "chuck" Henderson, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 Galliano, convicted of a hate crime over antisemitic remarks in 2011, has since rebuilt his career and apologized for his behavior. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Bessent said Asheville — which rebuilt after the storm — was a symbolic backdrop for discussions about economic growth. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Two inexperienced QBs are battling for the starter’s job and the defensive line must be rebuilt. — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The bathrooms were rebuilt, the patio was improved and more seating, shade and TVs were added over time. — Evan Moore august 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Architect Michael Hsu’s team built and rebuilt the design feature. — Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebuilt
  1. repaired
  2. reconstructed
  3. rehabilitated
  4. restored
Adjective
  • The town will unveil the renovations next month and the improvements include a new paint job on the interior of the historic building, a repaired 19th-century chalkboard pulley system and repair of the several small holes in the roof.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Volunteers painted and repaired bleachers, replaced the chain-link fence in the outfield with a wooden one and painted the dugouts.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of repaired
Verb
  • Around this infrastructure, Pizzini and her team reconstructed the original Muppet Theatre, from the iconic arches to the filigree to the safety curtain with the door Kermit pops out of in the opening sequence.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The barn was disassembled, inventoried and reconstructed at Heritage Barbecue, according to the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconstructed
Verb
  • That’s why Duffy was right to focus on new and rehabilitated equipment for these Midwest corridors that can put them to immediate use and fill them with passengers.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The teen will be charged as an adult designated, meaning that if convicted, he could be sentenced as a juvenile, an adult or as a juvenile with the option of receiving an adult sentence if not rehabilitated.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehabilitated
Verb
  • Coming nine years after the space shuttle program’s close, their 2020 test flight to the International Space Station restored America’s ability to launch crews from home soil.
    — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And for anyone who would rather opt out of all this entirely, Philip Johnson’s first residential commission is being restored in Bedford and will soon be looking for a very architecturally literate new owner!
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Rebuilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebuilt. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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