rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
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

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked. the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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The Senate is also still sorting through rulings over the weekend that threaten the bill’s filibuster protections: Efforts to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and to shift some SNAP aid to states are among the items getting urgently reworked. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 June 2025 The front fascia has been completely reworked and features a more prominent grille bookended by a pair of razor-thin headlights sitting atop large air scoops. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 June 2025 According to Deadline, the original plot centered around an LAPD cop who transfers to Boston, but since Wahlberg is associated with the city in real life, CBS reworked it to be about his Blue Bloods character. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 14 June 2025 The pair reworked their original screenplay alongside Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen (known in comedy circles as The Pin), and it’s directed by long-time TV helmer Tom Kingsley. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rework

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rework was in 1842

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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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rework

verb
re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use

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