rework

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
Definition of reworknext
1
as in to modify
to make different in some way the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating the magazine will publish your poem if you rework it so that it's a little shorter

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Recent Examples of rework Nvidia engineers reworked cooling pathways across the entire server and created a system that uses a single liquid loop to cool multiple high-power components. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 As media recorded, fictionalized, and reworked Rollerena, her public life circulated well beyond the city. — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rework
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
  1. modify
  2. edit
  3. remodel
  4. revise
  5. change
  6. alter
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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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  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of edit
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  • The restaurant has been completely remodeled and has added several new menu items since a May 9, 2025, roof fire.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of remodel
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  • But the same facility also hired a new maintenance supervisor, revised its inspection schedule and replaced aging sensor hardware during the same period.
    — Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Japan will revise its defense and security documents by December, which could further increase its defense budget.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of revise
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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
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