remodel
verb
re·mod·el
(ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl 
remodeled; remodeling; remodels
1
: to alter the structure of : remake
2
: to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal
Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.—
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Jane E. BrodyExamples of remodel in a Sentence
We remodeled the kitchen last year.
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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The plan includes improving steak quality, enhancing customer service, simplifying the menu, strengthening marketing efforts and remodeling nearly all remaining locations.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The building has served the Russian-speaking community for 20 years, Afanasyev said, and a lot of time has been spent remodeling it.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The 1930s-era building, which was remodeled about a decade ago, is not modified; changes are just to programming.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The building has served the Russian-speaking community for 20 years, Afanasyev said, and a lot of time has been spent remodeling it.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The 1930s-era building, which was remodeled about a decade ago, is not modified; changes are just to programming.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for remodel
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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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remodel
verb
re·mod·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl
: to change the structure of
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