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
When Trump is outlandish, Thune often recasts the President’s words and deeds in benign terms.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the role of Dewey, originally played by Erik Per Sullivan, has been recast.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In any event, the dissent's attempt to recast §106(a) as merely 'waiv[ing] an affirmative defense'—but not altering the elements of §544(b)—underscores the inherent tension in respondent's position.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Still, there’ll be plenty of new faces, too: Dewey has been recast, and Malcolm’s family tree has expanded with more siblings and children of his own.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
However, the role of Dewey, originally played by Erik Per Sullivan, has been recast.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
In any event, the dissent's attempt to recast §106(a) as merely 'waiv[ing] an affirmative defense'—but not altering the elements of §544(b)—underscores the inherent tension in respondent's position.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Still, there’ll be plenty of new faces, too: Dewey has been recast, and Malcolm’s family tree has expanded with more siblings and children of his own.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recast
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Howard plays himself as a tyrannical auteur who petulantly refuses to cut a vacuous scene from his overlong thriller, warding off pleas only to change his mind at the moment of truth.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surveillance footage shows an individual, who authorities identified as Hernandez, changing into bright yellow worker's clothing, seeming to blend in after the shooting.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to local reports, it had been remodeled several times to update its dance floor, ambiance, lights and sound.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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The proposal would remodel and add to a vacant 3,500-square-foot two-story house at 625 Wrelton Drive in Bird Rock, facing Tourmaline Beach.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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White’s addition to the roster likely doesn’t alter how the team approaches the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the disruption of traditional media has altered the standard PR process.—
Dan Kahn,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, it was reworked entirely as a standalone series without connection to the Liev Schreiber-starrer.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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But as it was developed further, it was reworked into its own standalone story.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Making meaningful connections outside the bounds of your phone can help ground you to reality, and having healthy, in-person relationships with women is key to transforming your mindset away from frustration and blame to ownership and confidence.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Its new owner’s restoration and expansion project began in 2020, maintaining the character and materials of the original building while transforming attic space into a primary suite and opening the original attic staircase to the main floor.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Recast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recast. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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