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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In a 10-hour span, Hockey Canada’s logistics team reworked the entire team’s travel by organizing the trip to Toronto, then reworking the original flights from Montreal to Cleveland.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The news sent airlines scrambling to rework their schedules right before the busy holiday travel season, with many travelers concerned about delays or cancellations for their upcoming flights.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
However, a settlement in the case reportedly included a clause prohibiting dramatization of the Chandler family that the film’s creative team was not aware of until after shooting on the project was complete, requiring the movie to be reworked, Puck reported.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Among those who supported reworking the roadway, Alternative B was most mentioned as their preferred choice.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The news sent airlines scrambling to rework their schedules right before the busy holiday travel season, with many travelers concerned about delays or cancellations for their upcoming flights.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
However, a settlement in the case reportedly included a clause prohibiting dramatization of the Chandler family that the film’s creative team was not aware of until after shooting on the project was complete, requiring the movie to be reworked, Puck reported.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Among those who supported reworking the roadway, Alternative B was most mentioned as their preferred choice.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 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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