rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 

reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as

a

: revise

b

: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Synonyms of rework

• modify
• remodel
• change
• alter

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked.

the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

Recent Examples on the Web

Officially however, Factorial’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state cells were integrated into the existing battery pack using a 'whole new mechanical architecture,' with the Stellantis engineers reworking the control systems and pack design. —New Atlas, 15 June 2026

In May, directors of the district approved boring of two new wells and reworking several existing wells of declining production. —Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026

But now, a new crew is striving to rework some of that Barneys magic. —David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

The production is co-created and co-directed by choreographer Steven Hoggett and theater artist Christine Jones, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke reworking the album’s material. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rework

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

rework

verb

re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk 

: to work again or anew: as

a

: revise entry 1 sense 2, rewrite

b

: to reprocess (as used material) for further use