REVAMPING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

revamping 1 of 2

noun

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different despite the extensive revamping, much of the factory's equipment is still obsolete

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revamping

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verb

present participle of revamp

as in remodeling

to make different in some way the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers

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as in editing

to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings

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as in repairing

to put into good shape or working order again it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it

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Noun

Lalas was the American holdover from Fox’s 2022 studio show — the one that necessitated such revamping. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 18 June 2026 The project is part of a broader revamping of Gulf logistics and energy routes. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 2026 Considering how much revamping has gone on this offseason, the Bucs may have answered that question for you. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026 The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong. — Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026 Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 As much as anything else now, facing that revamping — and executing it well — is the key to what the sequel becomes. — Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025

Verb

First is fixing Nissan’s cost structure, reducing its manufacturing footprint and revamping its supply chain. — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Jacoby estimated that the cost of revamping a single plant is in the range of $15 million, while hundreds of millions of dollars would be needed for large-scale industrial expansion. — Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 June 2026 My sister and her husband came to me for help revamping their living room in hopes of creating something more functional and livable. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 Though he was said to back revamping the Social Security system and raising the retirement age, Greenspan was wary of how his public statements as Fed chairman might move markets. — Patricio Chile, ABC News, 22 June 2026 Best Wayfair Bedding Deals With temperatures high and only going up, revamping your bedding is a must-do for summer. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Yu recommends revamping bot-blocking strategies, then redesigning sites with an eye on potential tokens for AI agents to grab. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 For all the talk of revamping Venezuela’s oil infrastructure or improving the fiscal regime, there seemed to be no concern for the fact that the country has been ruined. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 The Idaho Legislature for years has considered revamping its school funding formula, but none of its previous efforts have come to fruition. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026

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Noun

The company, for its part, denied the accusation, noting that the alterations were not racially motivated.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Last year, another last-minute alteration was made at the Tour when stage 19 was shortened after an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis led to livestock being slaughtered on the original route.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of alteration

Verb

Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026

Definition of remodeling

Verb

Ricardo Lopez, principal at RJ Heisenbottle Architects, said restoring the stadium will involve carefully repairing the original structure rather than replacing it.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of repairing

Verb

Trust her to direct you to the right bottle on her concise, personal list, or to pour you a glass of something exciting from a nightly-changing selection.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Space has spent decades in a similar space, as a technology that is impressive but not yet ordinary, but that may finally be changing.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of changing

Verb

The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Definition of reworking

Verb

While players, managers and front-office executives came and went over nearly 60 years, Anixter remained a constant, witnessing everything from rebuilding seasons to the franchise-ending 2016 World Series championship.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Around the same time, Middaugh was rebuilding her own life after relocating across the country for a relationship that eventually ended.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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