rebuild
verb (used with object)
to repair, especially to dismantle and reassemble with new parts.
rebuilding
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present participleof rebuild.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Since then, Doustdar has been tasked with rebuilding the company — which he is doing, in fits and starts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
While Britain and Europe focused on rebuilding their shattered economies and shed far-off empires, Canadian business looked south, influenced by the dynamic consumer culture and the lure of the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
But his insurance settlement won’t cover the cost of rebuilding, and he’s still paying $2,000 a month on the mortgage, plus $6,200 for temporary lodging in a rented house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
In rebuilding, we learned much about resilience, Dan Chung writes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
A black pastor worked with white businessmen to plan rebuilding of a Baltimore community center destroyed in the riot.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
