REMODELING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

remodeling 1 of 2

noun

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different moved out of the apartment and into a motel during the remodeling

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remodeling

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verb

present participle of remodel

as in modifying

to make different in some way we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

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Recent Examples of remodeling

Noun

While working for the state, records and interviews show, Perera also ran a construction and real estate business, purchasing and remodeling homes. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The Melius analysts pin their optimism on the idea that things are set to improve in the existing home market, which is where the demand for repairs and remodeling projects tends to come from. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 That combination of emotional attachment and financial incentive is driving demand for aging in place remodeling that makes an existing home work for the long run. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Nor did the opportunity to be first in line to buy a customized apartment at the Pierre after all the years of remodeling were over. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 In addition to rent relief and capital support, some of that multibillion-dollar spend will be used for remodeling restaurants. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Allen said about half the building’s interior was damaged when the roof caved in, and all remodeling work was a direct result of that incident. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Viktor started a remodeling business that provides tiling services. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Kroger is celebrating the remodeling of its store in Martinsville this week with a deal on gas. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Nearby, Mana is remodeling an office building that will become the Nikola Tesla Innovation Hub, which will have office space for tech companies. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 The star snagged the property for just $57,000 and found great joy in repeatedly remodeling it during her time there. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 Wall color sets the room’s design foundation, so a refined shade can lift it without remodeling. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026 Throughout the program’s 11 years, students have worked on four houses, remodeling two and building two from scratch in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 Typically, McDonald's chips in some support for franchisees who are remodeling their restaurants. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 That would begin with remodeling the four-story MassMutual headquarters into 178 one- and two-bedroom apartments, and sometime later building a five-story building with another 129. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 Fiddelke is also remodeling Target stores and improving staffing. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Former court jeweler Garrard takes credit for remodeling the tiara in 1937. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling

Noun

The past two games were played at the NBA Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena and brought in 17,000 fans for each thanks to some schedule alterations, compromise and cooperation from both Atlanta franchises.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of alteration

Noun

These changes were intended to support the long-distance challenge, which required multiple crossings rather than a single uninterrupted run in one direction.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Rest of World received some critical acclaim and broke several stories that prompted global policy changes, including its reporting on Uber Eats in South Africa and on mapping in rural Borneo.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
With companies seeking to cut the number of junior hires in the finance function, the traditional pyramid-shape of the function is changing.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of changing

Noun

Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of difference

Verb

Where the case goes from here The next phase of the litigation is whether Reyes grants a preliminary injunction to block the administration from taking further golf course-altering moves.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Cut down the game-altering penalties Miami committed six first-half penalties against Florida State.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of altering

Noun

An incident at one attraction can lead to inspections or modifications at similar rides elsewhere.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
From a chemist’s first search to the perfumer’s modification exploration, there are years and millions of dollars of research before the customer gets wind of anything happening.

— Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

During the next legislative session, lawmakers will consider reworking Missouri’s school funding formula, which determines how much state aid public schools receive.

— Jack Harvel October 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
In 2020, Nike marked the Air Max 90’s 30th anniversary by restoring the model’s original Air Max 3 name and reworking its construction from the ground up.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

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