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

Apple has reworked its optical and electrical heart rate sensors, and now the watch measures your heart rate every five seconds throughout the day instead of only periodically, as the Series 11 does. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Andrew Heiberger of Buttonwood Development and Howard Lev of Wheelhouse Property have since restored the building and reworked the interiors. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Instead of adding Wu-Tang branding to G-Star products, G-Star’s signature washes and silhouettes will be reworked with Wu-Tang detailing, alongside outerwear and knitwear. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rework the proposal. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 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