Synonyms of rebuilding

rebuilding 1 of 2

noun

as in repair

Related Words

• repair
• fixing
• reconstruction
• reconditioning
• renovation
• revamping
• mending
• patching

Dissimilar Words

• erosion
• wear
• corrosion
• deterioration
• wear and tear
• decomposition
• disintegration
• abrasion

rebuilding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rebuild

as in reconstructing

to put into good shape again after having been destroyed or damaged

It took a long time to rebuild the ruined house after the hurricane.

Related Words

• reconstructing
• rehabilitating
• restoring
• overhauling
• repairing
• refurbishing
• healing
• regenerating
• aiding
• fixing up
• maintaining
• rehabbing
• furbishing
• preparing
• helping
• curing
• reviving
• servicing
• conditioning
• improving
• revitalizing
• readying
• renewing
• modifying
• adjusting
• fixing
• reforming
• rejuvenating
• rectifying
• righting
• redressing
• renovating
• freshening
• correcting
• enhancing
• refreshing
• reconditioning
• caring (for)
• ameliorating
• bettering
• revamping
• enriching
• patching
• refreshening
• meliorating
• mending
• doctoring

Dissimilar Words

• wrecking
• breaking
• hurting
• damaging
• ruining
• impairing
• injuring
• harming
• spoiling
• defacing
• marring
• disfiguring
• crippling
• vandalizing
• disabling
• blemishing
• mutilating
• flawing
• mangling
• maiming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rebuilding

Noun

Only Israel and its chief enabler in the White House can determine whether the years to come will be a time of rebuilding and healing or one of perpetual violence and instability. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Frustration over the fire response and the rebuilding effort has become a heated election issue in the Los Angeles mayoral race. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

As the Canucks enter this rebuilding season, there’s real value in that. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

It has been worn as a symbol of labor, rebuilding, freedom, belonging and self-expression, but the language remains alive only when new voices are given the opportunity to speak truly. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

My colleague Howard Blume recently wrote about district officials pressing ahead with a multibillion-dollar modernization and rebuilding plan, raising questions about investing in campuses that soon may be shuttered. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

In October, a twenty-point Gaza peace agreement was signed, calling for the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the rebuilding of the territory. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Through recovery, retaliation and rebuilding, America showed its resilience. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The Michigan Department of Transportation will host an open house on Monday in Monroe to provide details on the rebuilding of 2 ½ miles of Interstate 75, including the replacement of the River Raisin Bridge in Monroe County. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

That is thanks to the new Absolute Universe imprint and a focus on rebuilding creator relationships. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

And any discussion of rebuilding needs to reflect their preferences. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Citrus Heights is largely developed, which raises the stakes for rebuilding existing commercial spaces, Middleton said. — Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The industry is rebuilding its commercial models accordingly. — Abhishek Yadav, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The design lets engineers modify key components without rebuilding the entire system. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Eiglarsh also said his client wants to move forward and focus on his eight children and rebuilding his professional opportunities, including endorsement deals. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

That made rebuilding more difficult in 2022 after more than a foot of rain fell over parts of Kentucky, killing more than 40 people. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

For now, the vision involves replacing the aging Indian Creek bridge, rebuilding intersections on either end, and constructing an overpass to carry cars over the Union Pacific tracks on the south bank of the stream. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026