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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And Canadian phone giant Telus in 2024 reworked its Stream+ bundle to package Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video in one offering for its mobile phone customers.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Commanders reworked it after acquiring Samuel from the 49ers in March, guaranteeing $17 million for this season.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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The brand’s culinary team reworked its wing recipe with a savory, yet mild marinade as the base, creating a crisp, golden bite that pairs well with each flavor.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Commanders reworked it after acquiring Samuel from the 49ers in March, guaranteeing $17 million for this season.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Republicans in Indiana, Missouri, and Florida have openly discussed the possibility of reworking their maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, while Democratic governors in Illinois, New York, and Maryland have also floated doing the same.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2025
The brand’s culinary team reworked its wing recipe with a savory, yet mild marinade as the base, creating a crisp, golden bite that pairs well with each flavor.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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 2 Sep. 2025.
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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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