reformulate

verb

re·​for·​mu·​late (ˌ)rē-ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt How to pronounce reformulate (audio)
reformulated; reformulating; reformulates
Synonyms of reformulatenext

transitive verb

: to formulate (something) again and usually in a different way
… the company reformulated its … vegetable oil from a sunflower and soybean oil blend to canola.—Alexis Beck
… a number of prepared questions may be designed with a specific interviewee in mind, but they are often reformulated during the course of the interview …—Andrew Herod
reformulation
(ˌ)rē-ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce reformulate (audio)
noun
plural reformulations
The company has been channeling funds toward … reformulation of existing products to meet the rapidly changing taste of consumers pertaining to health and wellness. —Zacks Investment Research

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While the brand has since reformulated it, the new iteration still provides a gorgeous, subtle tint that adds color back into complexions while hydrating dry lips. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026 The underlying semiconductor was also reformulated to include some tin, which improved the spin-orbit coupling between its electrons and those in the lead. — ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026 The question is, will Hollywood be able to reformulate itself and maybe become more of a boutique industry rather than the dominant form of mass entertainment? — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 The company has reformulated its in-house Good & Gather brand to reduce artificial colors and sugar content. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reformulate

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reformulate was in 1869

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