recast

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈkast How to pronounce recast (audio)
Definition of recastnext
as in to modify
to make different in some way once he recast the question in different terms, I understood what he was asking

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Recent Examples of recast But this moment could also be an opportunity for the United States to recast the core bargains that have produced such destructive results. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 On that note, there’s been no mention thus far of recasting Wolverine after Hugh Jackman’s legendary run as the iconic X-Men hero. — Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 Starting with the second film, The Lost World, a theme emerged in which dinosaurs were recast as victims who needed protecting from evil humans. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 On paper, a family of owners was recast as defendants, forced to prove its belonging through years of court appearances, changing attorneys and threats of eviction. — Landon Dais, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recast
  1. modify
  2. change
  3. remodel
  4. alter
  5. rework
  6. transform
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  • Otherwise, projects would be denied or required to modify plans to accommodate existing oak woodland.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Algorithms already select information, rank information, recommend information, personalize information and can participate in modifying what human beings see, believe, buy, discuss or pay attention to.
    — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • Dodgers’ brass has refrained from dipping into its robust pool of outfield prospects, but the open roster spot could change their thinking.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • The original structure was altered in the late 17th century, expanded in the 18th century, and remodeled again during the 19th and 20th centuries.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Over 130 stores are being remodeled But matching Walmart's scale is not the goal, said Jacob Aiken-Phillips, consumer research director at Melius Research.
    — Nicholas P. Brown, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodel
Verb
  • Johanna Mayer said admissions ultimately came in below 20,000, but stressed that the result had not altered the company’s commitment to Pálmason.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Norwegian Constitution was altered in 1990 to allow future firstborns — regardless of gender — to take precedence in the line of succession.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of alter
Verb
  • Inside, Adaptalux reworked battery management so Bluetooth won't drain power faster, and the pod holds its charge longer in storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • However the proliferation of cord cutting has led many pay TV distributors to rework their agreements with these channels.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rework
Verb
  • Under his leadership, CME transformed from a floor-trading exchange into a global derivatives giant.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The mood of the season was taking a very pragmatic and utilitarian item, and transforming it into something much more decorative and fashun.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of transform

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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recast. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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