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.
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
In fact, a group that has publicly lost key figures may be more determined to prove its capabilities and rebuild its strength.
—Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
The scandal that came with it, though, forced her to rebuild everything.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Former President Trump has promised to rebuild the economy, unleash energy dominance and secure U.S. borders if Americans give him a second chance at the presidency.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rebuild
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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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