as in to consecrate
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Recent Examples of reconsecrate
Tears and smiles could be seen at Congregation Beth Israel on Thursday as the members prepared to reconsecrate the synagogue after a gunman held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three others hostage almost three months ago.
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Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2022
Aymond explained that the ensuing ritual would reconsecrate the altar and the church to Christ.
—Sara Pagones | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 10 Oct. 2020
Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2022
Aymond explained that the ensuing ritual would reconsecrate the altar and the church to Christ.
—Sara Pagones | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 10 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsecrate
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And so, next door to the photo booth where Nic and Cierra consecrated their mutual vibe, cowgirl style, Hannah climbs onto Pepe’s muscular thighs and gets a little cowgirl make-out of her own.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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For the Gulf states, a nuclear deal would align their strategy with Washington’s Middle East policy, which could then be consecrated in a formal strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.—
Vali Nasr,
Foreign Affairs,
10 June 2025
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If you were seated at her Met Gala, you weren’t just seen—you were sanctified.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The purpose of the prayers is for him and his aunt to recite the Kaddish, to sanctify God’s name in their time of grief.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The coronation merely confirms and sacralizes his inheritance.—
Matt Ford,
The New Republic,
5 May 2023
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Winner had signed up for that life, where all knowledge was guarded, sacralized under the official regime of secrecy.—
Jacob Silverman,
The New Republic,
13 Apr. 2023
Verb
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The southernmost part of the tunnels near Race Street could double as stormwater overflow that's purified and used for a subterranean aquatic center, hosting activities like kayaking.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Iran’s enrichment of uranium, a nuclear fuel that can be weaponized if purified to high levels, has emerged as the biggest sticking point in the talks.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The South is blessed with exquisite peaches all summer long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The nurse called the priest to do an exorcism on the house and bless the nurse and her roommate.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Verb
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But embracing its blues roots has begun to help revitalize the town, with places like the crossroads and Ground Zero standing as legitimate tourist attractions, hallowed ground boasting visits from legendary rockers like Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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So, this rom-com isn’t likely to crack the AFI Top 100, but John Tucker Must Die commands hallowed ground in the revenge-movie canon.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This softening cleansing oil can easily be added to any existing skin-care routine.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Just make sure this step comes after cleansing and applying toner and serum.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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“Reconsecrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsecrate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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