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.—
Jane E. Brody
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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Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Even a small section of tile can make a room feel elevated without remodeling an entire space.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1926, the hotel was remodeled to keep up with its competitors, adding four more stories and air conditioning.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Even a small section of tile can make a room feel elevated without remodeling an entire space.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1926, the hotel was remodeled to keep up with its competitors, adding four more stories and air conditioning.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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remodel
verb
re·mod·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl
: to change the structure of
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