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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Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Many have reworked their menus to account for the simple physical fact that anything warm put into a container immediately begins to steam in its own heat, getting soggy.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
To avoid raising prices, which could cause customers to flee, Pappas has been forced to get creative, reworking some of his designs.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rework
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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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