recreating 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of recreate
1
as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor supporters of preservation hope to recreate the architectural splendor that the old movie theater had when it first opened

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2
as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement an old summer resort where families have been recreating for over a century

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re-creating

2 of 2

verb (2)

variants or recreating
present participle of re-create
as in reconstructing
to make (something) exist or appear to exist again The museum staff re-created the entire village based on historical drawings and descriptions. The performers re-create famous Civil War battles.

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Recent Examples of recreating
Verb
Marie Claire describes the trend as deliberately recreating dark circles and other signs of tiredness that makeup has traditionally been used to hide. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The new video has nearly two million views and also dovetails with a recent TikTok trend of people recreating the original. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Bardy and his team engineered neurons from skin cells donated from children diagnosed with the syndrome, recreating the accumulation of heparan sulfate, as well as the resulting inflammation and cell death. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 But recreating an era, as the movie does reasonably well, is not the same thing as expressing real affection for it. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 Ronald Reagan started as a radio sportscaster in Iowa, calling football and recreating Chicago Cubs games from wire reports before eventually becoming governor of California and president of the United States. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The destination is less about recreating Dominican traditions within the resort and more about allowing the surrounding environment to become part of the wellness experience. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Footage of the production recreating the iconic Abbey Road album cover has since made its way onto social media. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Ozlo’s goal was broader than recreating the discontinued product. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
Marie Claire describes the trend as deliberately recreating dark circles and other signs of tiredness that makeup has traditionally been used to hide. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The new video has nearly two million views and also dovetails with a recent TikTok trend of people recreating the original. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Bardy and his team engineered neurons from skin cells donated from children diagnosed with the syndrome, recreating the accumulation of heparan sulfate, as well as the resulting inflammation and cell death. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 But recreating an era, as the movie does reasonably well, is not the same thing as expressing real affection for it. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 Ronald Reagan started as a radio sportscaster in Iowa, calling football and recreating Chicago Cubs games from wire reports before eventually becoming governor of California and president of the United States. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The destination is less about recreating Dominican traditions within the resort and more about allowing the surrounding environment to become part of the wellness experience. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Footage of the production recreating the iconic Abbey Road album cover has since made its way onto social media. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Ozlo’s goal was broader than recreating the discontinued product. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreating
  1. restoring
  2. playing
  3. reconstructing
  4. reviving
  5. reviewing
  6. revisiting
Verb
  • Conservation efforts have included replacing cattle with free-ranging bison, restoring Rio Grande cutthroat trout habitat, and using prescribed fire and forest management to improve ecosystem health.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities described the destruction as catastrophic, and both Kansas and local officials issued emergency declarations as residents began a recovery expected to extend well beyond restoring electricity.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of restoring
Verb
  • The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If your dog has any dental issues, playing any type of pulling game is not advisable.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of playing
Verb
  • In its breathless finale, Curry races through the mansion reconstructing every murder, flinging himself through doors and corridors while maintaining the verbal precision of a stage actor performing at double speed.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, reconstructing the initial stages of the outbreak remains challenging.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconstructing
Verb
  • Tulane leaders say reviving the iconic landmark marks a major stride in putting behind the hurricane's dark days.
    — JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Tulane leaders say reviving the iconic landmark marks a major stride in putting behind the hurricane’s dark days.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviving
Verb
  • After reviewing the evidence, an internal review board was divided on whether Garcia-Alamilla was justified in using deadly force.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Finding relevant evidence may require searching multiple databases, reviewing individual studies, and comparing current clinical guidelines.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • Board member Allen Zeman suggested closing 26 schools, including the 10 Hepburn recommended, then revisiting school closures on a two-year cycle.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That means naming pregnant women explicitly in heatwave guidance, revisiting the heat thresholds that trigger official alerts, and assessing whether maternity units themselves can cope as temperatures rise.
    — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of revisiting

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“Recreating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreating. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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