rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 

reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as

a

: revise

b

: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Synonyms of rework

• modify
• remodel
• change
• alter

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked.

the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

Recent Examples on the Web

The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026

Last and First Tales is a collection of stories selected by the author, including some of his early writing and his more mature and celebrated work, some reworked into new versions. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026

The federal agency is requiring the State Department of Health to rework its budget to accommodate the additional funding, according to a department spokesperson. —Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 Jan. 2026

Fitness devotees, however, have since reworked the classic into a post-workout recovery drink designed to refuel and satisfy a sweet tooth. —Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rework

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

rework

verb

re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk 

: to work again or anew: as

a

: revise entry 1 sense 2, rewrite

b

: to reprocess (as used material) for further use