remodel

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
Definition of remodelnext
as in to modify
to make different in some way we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

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Recent Examples of remodel Ellis said the company has remodeled more than 115 restaurants and new restaurant openings are to come, including 25 locations in development across the country. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 June 2026 During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling. — Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 Skyports computerized the records, remodeled the 1980s-era terminal, upgraded the radio operations center, installed a pilots lounge, and redid the security systems, all of which brought the heliport up-to-date. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 19 June 2026 In January 2024, Cal Coast simultaneously executed a letter of intent to sell the property to Century Communities of California for $68 million and submitted its site plan to remodel the critical golf course element in January 2025, according to city documents. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for remodel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodel
  1. modify
  2. change
  3. alter
  4. rework
  5. transform
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  • Also, remember that rules must be adopted or modified using the process prescribed by Civil Code 4360.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • Although the Mars rovers were designed to operate on the surface of Mars, the JPL engineers said Promise could be modified to work on the Moon.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
Definition of modify
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  • Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of change
Verb
  • Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
Definition of alter
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  • Today, denim is getting a new influx of American talent thanks to brands like B Sides, a tiny label in upstate New York that takes selvage fabric and reworks it into new patchwork cuts.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Mecklenburg County’s history with emissions testing The General Assembly proposed review of the EPA law, would allow the SIP to be reworked in order to exclude Mecklenburg County from the emissions program.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of rework
Verb
  • By sunset, the park had transformed into a celebration of national pride as supporters prepared to cheer on their country before Friday night’s match.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of transform

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