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

Today at work the performance review needs to be reworked like everything else. — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The fifth hole has been shortened and had its entire right side reworked, promoting a risk-versus-reward tee shot for players if conditions permit. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard took that approach until his deal got reworked. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Most of the works are adaptations of existing pieces rather than new commissions, though Devlin’s contribution, Screenshare (2025), was reworked specifically for NMACC. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 July 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