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

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• remodel
• revamp
• revise
• vary

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

Seven of New Haven’s 20 varsity programs played in NCAA Tournaments this year, including football, which will need a couple of seasons to rework its schedules before joining the NEC. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025

Archetypal masculine garments were reworked into a sensual personalized silhouette. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 May 2025

Glasnow has spoken at length about his efforts to rework his mechanics to stay healthy, working with biometric data to adjust and avoid injury stints. —Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025

Developed over a decade of research by biomimetic scientists, K18’s peptides power the formula, reworking damage in just four minutes. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025

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