REEDIFYING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reedifying

verb

present participle of reedify, British

as in rebuilding

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Engineers at an Ontario nuclear power station have reached a major milestone in rebuilding a reactor core, finishing a crucial stage almost a month ahead of schedule.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The five-phase planning process for rebuilding the mansion was expected to be completed this fall, but the project appears to remain in the planning stage, based on the topics scheduled for discussion at the open house.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Individual fibers can detect curvature along a line, but reconstructing an entire surface presents a greater challenge.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Burke, who was reconstructing fossil gharials for his doctoral project, noted the subtle differences between the unidentified species and the false gharial, and started to work on an up-to-date description in December 2023.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

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Therefore, retrofitting Stormwater ponds and infrastructure are key to assisting older parts of town from flooding.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Besides, the company has spent much of its decade-long existence retrofitting normal cars with self-driving technology; the wheel is largely a vestigial inheritance.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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Since its founding, Storyteller has made flexible vans with outdoor accoutrements front of mind, building out versatile multi-use spaces for strapping in large cargo during the ride before rearranging into a bedroom/workshop once there.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Coniglio collaborated with Bloomingdale’s Carousel in 2025, building a 2,000-square-foot space at the New York flagship and will be on Moda Operandi next month.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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