as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
some residents objected to the redoing of the historic school building
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1
as in remodeling
to make different in some way
desperately wanted to redo the red living room in soothing shades of green
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2
as in repeating
to make or do again
the conductor kept asking the violinist to redo that passage until he was completely satisfied
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Recent Examples of redoing
Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is the no-fuss way of redoing your walls.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The flexibility is there, although that also ensures that Washington is basically redoing the majority of its roster every offseason.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The cruel comments ultimately led to the couple redoing their wedding photos.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
His main work is as a kind of atelier for living spaces, redoing homes, hotels, and apartments for the style set.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
While the city resolved those issues in October, officials proposed redoing those stepsto approve the transfer out of an abundance of caution.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
The retailer is overhauling the category and redoing the display area in stores, too.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is the no-fuss way of redoing your walls.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The flexibility is there, although that also ensures that Washington is basically redoing the majority of its roster every offseason.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The cruel comments ultimately led to the couple redoing their wedding photos.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
His main work is as a kind of atelier for living spaces, redoing homes, hotels, and apartments for the style set.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
While the city resolved those issues in October, officials proposed redoing those stepsto approve the transfer out of an abundance of caution.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoing
Noun
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Costs such as landscaping or remodeling other parts of the house aren’t deductible.—
David Schepp,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The foundation is also remodeling more than 25 public elementary school yards in the Oakland Unified School District and has completed 15 new playgrounds so far.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Because the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have every intention of repeating as NBA Finals winners the second time around.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the court said by repeating his intention not to talk, that's not an invocation of the right to remain silent.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The life of the rural region is framed in airy and luminous wide-screen images that recur with a lyrical vision of vast arcs of time amid dramatic social change.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents are paying attention For parents facing accusations of irresponsible gun practices, the potential loss of custody should provide a strong incentive for modifying their gun behavior.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By replicating this motion, the researchers aim to build robots that can move precisely inside the human body.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Pop Mart's chances of replicating that success with newer characters such as Skullpanda and Twinkle Twinkle have come under investor scrutiny with the momentum that drove a massive rally in the stock over the past two years beginning to fade.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the rallies over, the differences in ideology could complicate efforts to deliver their votes.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The different signs in the crowd signaled the difference in ages of the attendees.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then the finalists take the stage, delivering inspiring pitches that could earn game-changing funding.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As backyard lifestyles grow more popular and homeowners look for smarter home technologies, expectations around pool care are changing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Redoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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