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

Two of the bathrooms were reworked to feel more spacious, and the fireplace and a wall of bookcases in the study were redesigned, as well. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Lonnie Chavis, Alexandra Daddario, Finn Wittrock and Teyonah Parris also star in the movie, which Draper has reworked from Stephen Belber’s play of the same name. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

But more thought is spent in reworking Ronika’s hairstyle and outfit than in developing her story. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Ahead of the demo, SpaceX engineers reworked the rocket's heat shield, replacing the entire thermal protection system with newer tiles and a backup ablative layer. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 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