rework
verb
re·work
(ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 
reworked; reworking; reworks
: to work again or anew: such as
a
: revise
b
: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use
Examples of rework in a Sentence
The design has been completely reworked.
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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What began as a hobby for Kristin Juszczyk—reworking vintage athletic gear to create one-of-a-kind pieces—has established her as a breakout fashion force.
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Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
In 2016, Broadway creators, playwright Terrence McNally, with composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens supplementing new songs into their original film score, decided to adapt and rework the material into a live stage work.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
When Ashenden and Owen were reworking the original script, Mohammed’s character evolved with the Ted Lasso actor in mind, given his friendship with the pair.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Sigalet, as such, saw no purpose in reworking his game.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
In 2016, Broadway creators, playwright Terrence McNally, with composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens supplementing new songs into their original film score, decided to adapt and rework the material into a live stage work.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
When Ashenden and Owen were reworking the original script, Mohammed’s character evolved with the Ted Lasso actor in mind, given his friendship with the pair.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Sigalet, as such, saw no purpose in reworking his game.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rework
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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rework
verb
re·work
(ˈ)rē-ˈwərk
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use
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