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 historic Court Philippe Chatrier underwent demolition after the 2018 tournament, reworked in one year with a new seating bowl for the up to 15,000 fans. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

For Matthieu Blazy’s spring 2026 debut, the house reworked one of its most recognizable footwear codes with smaller toe accents, sharper color contrasts and graphic trim across pumps, mules and slingbacks. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026

Standard approaches involve reworking the electrolyte — the medium ions travel through inside the cell. —Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 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