rework
verb
re·work
(ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 
reworked; reworking; reworks
: to work again or anew: such as
a
: revise
b
: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use
Synonyms
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 legislation was reworked as other items on the special session's agenda easily moved through the Legislature.
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Andrew Demillo, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
The play, which Herman Wouk originally adapted from his own 1951 novel, has been reworked by Friedkin, who transplants the setting from World War II to post-9/11 America.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023
Police enforcement for the yearly festivities, which culminate on Monday and have previously been marred by violence, have been reworked in recent years.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 2 Sep. 2023
To compensate for Proctor or Pritchett’s newness to Division I football, the Tide reworked its offensive line to move Booker, one of the better guards in the SEC, over to left guard from the right side.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023
This influx of older, less affluent students was reworking campus style and transmitting it to a larger public than ever.
—Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2023
The Falcons also reworked their roster by enlisting Calais Campbell, Bud Dupree, Jessie Bates III, and Jeff Okudah.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Composed of political, civic, and business leaders, the group is aiming to rework the measure that eliminated criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of any drug by once again treating minor drug possession as a misdemeanor crime.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2023
But while trying to rework Reed’s contract in 2021, Seattle lost him in free agency to the Chiefs.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 21 Aug. 2023
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Andrew Demillo, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
The play, which Herman Wouk originally adapted from his own 1951 novel, has been reworked by Friedkin, who transplants the setting from World War II to post-9/11 America.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023
Police enforcement for the yearly festivities, which culminate on Monday and have previously been marred by violence, have been reworked in recent years.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 2 Sep. 2023
To compensate for Proctor or Pritchett’s newness to Division I football, the Tide reworked its offensive line to move Booker, one of the better guards in the SEC, over to left guard from the right side.
—Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023
This influx of older, less affluent students was reworking campus style and transmitting it to a larger public than ever.
—Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2023
The Falcons also reworked their roster by enlisting Calais Campbell, Bud Dupree, Jessie Bates III, and Jeff Okudah.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
Composed of political, civic, and business leaders, the group is aiming to rework the measure that eliminated criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of any drug by once again treating minor drug possession as a misdemeanor crime.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2023
But while trying to rework Reed’s contract in 2021, Seattle lost him in free agency to the Chiefs.
—Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 21 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined above
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.
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rework
verb
re·work
(ˈ)rē-ˈwərk
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use
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