1
as in to remodel
to make different in some way one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city

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as in to replicate
to make or do again yesterday's soup was so good that we decided to remake it for today's lunch

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Recent Examples of remake On Wednesday in Cannes, Miramax announced plans to remake the Thai blockbuster How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which earned over $55 million internationally last year. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 Musk alone spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump and a Republican Congress in 2024—not including the cost of remaking X into a pro-Trump social media platform. Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2025 The implication was clear: The treaty could become a bargaining chip in a broader negotiation to remake the relationship between the two countries. Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Rather than attempting to remake the civil service through executive action, the critiques ran, Trump would be wise to attempt to work with Congress to make lasting changes to the administrative state. Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for remake
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  • During the hiatus, the station was repainted and fitted with new lighting, and its restrooms were fully remodeled with new stalls and water fountains.
    Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
  • In 2021, the company remodeled its flagship Boise store at the corner of 15th and State streets, which was built by Safeway in 1950 with a Marina-style rounded roof.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2025
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  • Beyond sustainability, there’s a raw beauty and integrity to these materials – the tonal variations in undyed wool, for example, add a depth and richness that can’t be replicated in synthetic alternatives.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Then, add to that what was used to replicate a vodka martini: A glass of water with onion in it.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 June 2025
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  • Legislative process: What happens next The Senate will modify the bill and will be in constant communication with President Trump and House leaders.
    Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • The rules were broken because the part was modified.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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  • Claims from staffers included being penalized for taking medical leave, repeated racial microaggressions and fear of retribution for raising complaints about working conditions.
    Erica Marrison, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • And when the engines don’t work, they’re brought back to HRC and the engineering process is repeated in reverse in search of flaws.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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  • The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
  • Part of Madrid’s unique nature is just how quickly things can change.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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  • All American fans, consider this your two-minute warning: The CW has renewed its long-running football drama for an eighth — but final — season.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 2 June 2025
  • If no new terms are agreed upon, the deal automatically renews for another three years—unless either side fails to meet its obligations.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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  • Becoming disabled radically altered her life in ways that are both challenging and empowering.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 June 2025
  • Familiarity with those three helped Kirk learn when his pitchers’ offerings are especially locked and when he’s got to alter the plan.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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  • The early alert gave the company time to intervene, rework the agent’s schedule, and keep a key team member.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • Could the defense be reworked if an upgrade comes along?
    Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 30 May 2025

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“Remake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remake. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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