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

Mena also reworked Umbro’s checkerboard shorts with a longer, baggier silhouette. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

The line consists of 157 pieces, all of which the designer ‘reworked’ from previous Zara pieces. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The film itself reworks a story that first reached Japanese cinemas in 1983. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

The president has reworked Russia’s economy and political system around the conflict, channeling investment into weapons factories and making loud proponents of the war central figures in the country’s government. — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 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