reword
verb
re·word
(ˌ)rē-ˈwərd 
reworded; rewording; rewords
1
: to repeat in the same words
2
: to alter the wording of
also
: to restate in other words
Examples of reword in a Sentence
You should reword this sentence.
I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it.
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Religious rights were reworded by the United Nations in a similar way in the 1960s as a right to choose a religion.
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Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Emails show that the school’s legal counsel began looking at all the university’s websites and evaluating whether any scholarships might need to be reworded.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Technically, the plan won't become final for several days while it's reworded to clarify details on GPS monitoring and other minor points.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
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The version rejected by the Senate had earlier been reworded to meet budgetary rules, by making acceptance of funding from a $500 million infrastructure program conditional on accepting the moratorium.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
Even small things, like rewording a customer message or generating examples for training, can spark helpful conversations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
There’s no adding the’s or and’s or but’s or rewording anything.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Writers and editors must understand reputable sources' viewpoints and add fresh insights rather than just rewording existing ideas.
—Nick Brown, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The petition demands the ballot measure be reworded prior to the May election.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Emails show that the school’s legal counsel began looking at all the university’s websites and evaluating whether any scholarships might need to be reworded.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Technically, the plan won't become final for several days while it's reworded to clarify details on GPS monitoring and other minor points.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
Read More: Why AI Regulation Has Become a ‘States’ Rights’ Issue
The version rejected by the Senate had earlier been reworded to meet budgetary rules, by making acceptance of funding from a $500 million infrastructure program conditional on accepting the moratorium.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 1 July 2025
Even small things, like rewording a customer message or generating examples for training, can spark helpful conversations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
There’s no adding the’s or and’s or but’s or rewording anything.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Writers and editors must understand reputable sources' viewpoints and add fresh insights rather than just rewording existing ideas.
—Nick Brown, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The petition demands the ballot measure be reworded prior to the May election.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Reword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reword. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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reword
verb
re·word
(ˈ)rē-ˈwərd
: to state in different words
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