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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Examples 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 5,000-square-foot main residence has a shingle-style exterior and was originally designed by Neoclassic architect Eric Gugler, who remodeled the West Wing of the White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Space appeared to remodel Scott Kelly in subtle but perhaps significant ways.
—Kim Tingley, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Do your whole bathroom at once Given the substantial cost to remodel a bathroom, you may be tempted to replace just the vanity or renovate your shower rather than tackle the whole room.
—Michele Lerner, wsj.com, 6 Nov. 2023
However, the kitchen and bathroom interiors have been remodeled and the guest house has since merged with the main house, the Post reported.
—Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Seven stores in Arkansas were remodeled this year, including one in Bentonville, Walmart spokesman Josh Havens said.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2023
In addition to courtesy, executives remodeled their customer service offices where customers went to sign up for service, pay their bills, and complain about charges.
—TIME, 24 Oct. 2023
The couple subsequently remodeled the place into a retreat/showroom, before selling it to the current owners for $363,500 in 2020.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2023
The Kelly Nissan dealership in Oak Lawn is remodeling its showroom knowing that it can be partially funded with sales tax dollars.
—Kimberly Fornek, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Space appeared to remodel Scott Kelly in subtle but perhaps significant ways.
—Kim Tingley, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Do your whole bathroom at once Given the substantial cost to remodel a bathroom, you may be tempted to replace just the vanity or renovate your shower rather than tackle the whole room.
—Michele Lerner, wsj.com, 6 Nov. 2023
However, the kitchen and bathroom interiors have been remodeled and the guest house has since merged with the main house, the Post reported.
—Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Seven stores in Arkansas were remodeled this year, including one in Bentonville, Walmart spokesman Josh Havens said.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2023
In addition to courtesy, executives remodeled their customer service offices where customers went to sign up for service, pay their bills, and complain about charges.
—TIME, 24 Oct. 2023
The couple subsequently remodeled the place into a retreat/showroom, before selling it to the current owners for $363,500 in 2020.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2023
The Kelly Nissan dealership in Oak Lawn is remodeling its showroom knowing that it can be partially funded with sales tax dollars.
—Kimberly Fornek, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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re·mod·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl
: to change the structure of
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