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 assortment has been reworked, albeit gently, to return to its roots. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The AfD also aims to segregate refugees and disabled children in schools and rework the curriculum to portray a more positive view of Germany's history. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

The painting exists as a whole because of the way de Kooning works and reworks the surface. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

As Dodgers officials reworked the details with Boston, Moreno spiked the deal for Pederson, Stripling and Pages. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 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