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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After Michael suddenly died in June 2009, the Neverland Ranch was remodeled to remove many of his unique additions.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The house next door to me could have been remodeled, and two ancient oaks could have been saved.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house was originally built in 1947 and has since been remodeled.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Disneyland filed a building permit with the city of Anaheim in November to remodel the Edelweiss Snacks alpine chalet in the shadow of the Matterhorn Bobsleds and Disneyland Monorail, according to Theme Park IQ.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The house next door to me could have been remodeled, and two ancient oaks could have been saved.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house was originally built in 1947 and has since been remodeled.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Disneyland filed a building permit with the city of Anaheim in November to remodel the Edelweiss Snacks alpine chalet in the shadow of the Matterhorn Bobsleds and Disneyland Monorail, according to Theme Park IQ.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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 1 May. 2026.
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remodel
verb
re·mod·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl
: to change the structure of
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