rebuild
Americanverb (used with object)
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to repair, especially to dismantle and reassemble with new parts.
to rebuild an old car.
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to replace, restrengthen, or reinforce.
to rebuild an army.
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to revise, reshape, or reorganize.
to rebuild a shattered career.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to make, construct, or form again
the cost of rebuilding the house
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(tr) to restore (a system or situation) to a previous condition
his struggle to rebuild his life
Other Word Forms
- rebuildability noun
- rebuildable adjective
- rebuilder noun
- unrebuilt adjective
Etymology
Origin of rebuild
Example Sentences
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That includes Espino, who said Habitat for Humanity recently had found a way to help finance the rebuild for her multigenerational family.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Aside from movement through the strait, Lowrey says damage to gas infrastructure in Qatar will take years to rebuild, meaning supply constraints will continue.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Gen Z launched a political coalition to rebuild the U.S. by reducing inflation, ensuring border security and retaining tax dollars at home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Ongoing threats to energy infrastructure will remain in the background, while oil supplies will remain tight for years as countries look to rebuild their reserves.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
We start to rebuild right away, with everyone working hard.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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