recast

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈkast How to pronounce recast (audio)
Definition of recastnext
as in to modify
to make different in some way once he recast the question in different terms, I understood what he was asking

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Recent Examples of recast Arc’teryx Equipment, the technical high-performance apparel and equipment brand, is recasting traditional product design and manufacturing into a more circular process. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 These tragic flashpoints were mythologized into persecution stories, recast by right-wing Christian leaders not as tragic consequences of radical defiance but as proof of an evil secular government at war with faith and freedom. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 The verdict deepens concerns over eroding civil liberties in Hong Kong, as authorities recast public Tiananmen remembrance as a security threat and foreign governments warn of deteriorating freedoms in the city. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The pattern is evident not only in the South Caucasus but also in Africa, where France has been pushed out of several traditional post-colonial spheres of influence, particularly in the Sahel, forcing it to recast its approach toward the continent. — Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recast
  1. modify
  2. change
  3. remodel
  4. alter
  5. rework
  6. transform
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  • After much deliberation, and not without controversy, NASA decided to fly the Artemis II heat shield as is but modify the spacecraft’s reentry trajectory.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The company says the fuel could increase the power output of an existing reactor by up to 10% without modifying its steam generators.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • Dodgers’ brass has refrained from dipping into its robust pool of outfield prospects, but the open roster spot could change their thinking.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of change
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  • Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said.
    — Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodel
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  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of alter
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  • Bills advanced by the Senate and Assembly aim to rework California’s climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other efforts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The thriller follows a police detective who loses his memory, a premise Sabu used to rework his central character over the years the project spent in development.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rework
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  • Embroidery, beading, leatherwork, and fur transform the familiar silhouette, while a new second strap allows it to be slung across the shoulder.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Following Technoblade’s death, more than 400,000 messages from fans were collected in a virtual Minecraft memorial and transformed into 22 books of condolences for his family.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of transform

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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recast. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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