recreating

VERB

renew

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhilarate recreate refurbish reinvigorate

STRONG

brace continue extend freshen furbish gentrify mend modernize overhaul prolong reaffirm reawaken recommence recondition reestablish refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate rejuvenate remodel renovate reopen repair repeat replace replenish restate restock restore resume resuscitate retread revamp revitalize revive spruce stimulate transform

WEAK

begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up give a new look to go over

Antonyms

STRONG

break damage destroy finish halt hurt kill leave alone maintain ruin shorten stop

VERB

amuse

Synonyms

STRONG

charm cheer delight divert entertain fracture gladden grab gratify interest kill occupy panic please regale slay tickle wow

WEAK

break one up crack up knock dead make roll in the aisles put away

Antonyms

STRONG

anger annoy bear bore create depress disappoint displease disturb give birth irritate offend pain refuse upset

VERB

play

Synonyms

STRONG

challenge contend contest disport participate rival sport vie

WEAK

be on a team engage in take on take part

Antonyms

STRONG

give up

Example Sentences

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Burton's lab studies dusty plasma and similar materials by recreating them in controlled experiments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

The Oscars recreating the best scene in a movie this year?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Sides said the whole experience was "hush-hush" and all she had been told was that the job involved recreating a dance competition.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The runaway success of "Demon Slayer" too, has seen DIY buffs and craftsmen worldwide post YouTube videos recreating some of its characters' outlandish katana, and racking up millions of views.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Finally, she tried her own drawings freehand, looking closely at the fragrant blooms, recreating their soft petals with washes of watercolor.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman