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

Steps, directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, reworks the classic Cinderella story. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Since then, the company has moved swiftly to repair the launch facility and reworked its pad configuration. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Mougey could explore reworking the deal to retain Sherwood while creating flexibility. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026

Brown purchased the downtown space at the end of 2023 and reworked it over the last two years. — Rembert Browne, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 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