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
Synonyms
Examples of rework in a Sentence
The design has been completely reworked.
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Microsoft has also reworked the power options in Windows 11 with a new Energy Saver mode that’s designed to save battery life on laptops.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024
From spring 2026 to spring 2027, the city will tackle the section of Madison Avenue from Martin Street south to Hanna Avenue.
Phase Three: From winter 2027 to winter 2028, the city will rework Madison Avenue from Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive down south to Martin Street.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Sep. 2024
The tycoon reworked or paid off billions of dollars in debt and watched his golf and resort business boom as his followers flocked to his properties.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Microsoft has also reworked the power options in Windows 11 with a new Energy Saver mode that’s designed to save battery life on laptops.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 1 Oct. 2024
From spring 2026 to spring 2027, the city will tackle the section of Madison Avenue from Martin Street south to Hanna Avenue.
Phase Three: From winter 2027 to winter 2028, the city will rework Madison Avenue from Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive down south to Martin Street.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Sep. 2024
The tycoon reworked or paid off billions of dollars in debt and watched his golf and resort business boom as his followers flocked to his properties.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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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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