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
Examples of rework in a Sentence
The design has been completely reworked.
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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Ed Jennings, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
In turn, that could trigger a homeowner to purposefully rework the landscape of their property so as to discourage coyotes from using it.
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Marking its fourth year, the Fox Entertainment Writers Incubator initiative is a rigorous three-month workshop focused on reworking their material, honing writing skills, professional development and an exploration of the media and entertainment business.
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The idea of reworking such a fascinating religious myth into modern-day horror sounds intriguing on paper.
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Ed Jennings, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
In turn, that could trigger a homeowner to purposefully rework the landscape of their property so as to discourage coyotes from using it.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Marking its fourth year, the Fox Entertainment Writers Incubator initiative is a rigorous three-month workshop focused on reworking their material, honing writing skills, professional development and an exploration of the media and entertainment business.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The idea of reworking such a fascinating religious myth into modern-day horror sounds intriguing on paper.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rework
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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