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

Prompted by Proust’s musical sensibility, this season will also continually rework The Cosmic Library’s own theme song, turning to music in a way that might—the hope is—advance the show to new intensities. —Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026

The law is part of state leaders' larger effort to rework Indiana's public university system of over 400,000 students. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026

How will Joe Mazzulla need to tweak an offensive system that was reworked to account for his absence? —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026

Going forward, Osti believes there’s a lot more to explore beyond reworking house icons. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 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