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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The Kremlin is also demanding that Ukraine does not join NATO, and the plan is still being reworked as both sides work to ensure their strategic and diplomatic priorities are met.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
There is no clear timeline for a decision around whether the series may be reworked, formally licensed, or shelved.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Customers looking to personalize or rework their new or well-worn boots can pay a visit to the store’s Repair & Customisation Bar and learn about the brand’s partnership with The Boot Repair Company.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
In addition to having to rework years of development written in CUDA and realize the cost benefits of that effort, a company would also be giving up the ability to move to another cloud provider or even bring workloads in-house.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
There is no clear timeline for a decision around whether the series may be reworked, formally licensed, or shelved.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025
Customers looking to personalize or rework their new or well-worn boots can pay a visit to the store’s Repair & Customisation Bar and learn about the brand’s partnership with The Boot Repair Company.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
In addition to having to rework years of development written in CUDA and realize the cost benefits of that effort, a company would also be giving up the ability to move to another cloud provider or even bring workloads in-house.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 2 Dec. 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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