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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We remodeled the kitchen last year.
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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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
Nine locations were remodeled over the past year, including the stores on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Flatiron neighborhood, Chestnut Street in San Francisco and Covent Garden in London.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Recognizing a need at receiver, the Steelers went to work remodeling that group on the fly.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
The house is fully remodeled with a living room, primary suite, and multiple decks offering full lake views, according to the listing.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Nine locations were remodeled over the past year, including the stores on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Flatiron neighborhood, Chestnut Street in San Francisco and Covent Garden in London.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Recognizing a need at receiver, the Steelers went to work remodeling that group on the fly.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
The house is fully remodeled with a living room, primary suite, and multiple decks offering full lake views, according to the listing.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 15 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 26 Dec. 2025.
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remodel
verb
re·mod·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl
: to change the structure of
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