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

Busch talked about the track’s turns, which were reworked to make turns one and two flatter than turns three and four while having more banking. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026

Last year, that committee dramatically reworked Bass’ budget, shifting cuts to other parts of the city workforce. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026

The Getaway Platform Sandal reworks a classic flip-flop with a slight lift and fun color options, from metallics to bright pink. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 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