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as in modified
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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as in edited
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the magazine will publish your poem if you rework it so that it's a little shorter
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Recent Examples of reworked
But when the Browns reworked Garrett’s contract to make a post-June 1 trade a possibility, the most aggressive team in the league finally saw an opportunity.
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Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Napoleonic tailoring is reworked through a modern lens, and ruffled necklines and opulent bows overtake more demure details.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
That reality is now shaping decisions at companies where long-standing business models are being reworked in response to shifting consumer expectations and tighter margins.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Not so for the models reworked by Audi Sport, the company’s motorsports division, which now also spends its time building the company’s new Formula 1 power units.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The home shirt reworked Barcelona’s classic stripes, placing two thick blue bands down the center of the jersey, framed by red stripes on either side.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The musical was later extensively reworked with new music by Mike Stoller and lyrics by Dart.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Napoleonic tailoring is reworked through a modern lens, and ruffled necklines and opulent bows overtake more demure details.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
That reality is now shaping decisions at companies where long-standing business models are being reworked in response to shifting consumer expectations and tighter margins.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The bumpers have been reworked, and the D-pad is more responsive as well, with a new dome beneath for more tactile feedback.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Not so for the models reworked by Audi Sport, the company’s motorsports division, which now also spends its time building the company’s new Formula 1 power units.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The home shirt reworked Barcelona’s classic stripes, placing two thick blue bands down the center of the jersey, framed by red stripes on either side.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The musical was later extensively reworked with new music by Mike Stoller and lyrics by Dart.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
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The vehicle was carefully modified so that the late monarch could position her handbag alongside her between the two front seats.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a load of plates without intervening.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The mosque was closed because it was being remodeled.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Over its 95-year history, the venue has been remodeled a handful of times, including in the 1950s when television became a mainstream medium.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Prior months were also revised sharply higher, indicating the labor market was much more resilient than previously thought in the face of higher oil prices caused by the Iran war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, and previous months were revised upward, according to the Labor Department.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Fox spoke at the Spurs’ shootaround on Monday, where he was admittedly irked about his usual routine being changed.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Things changed in January 2025, when Bass was more than 7,000 miles away at a diplomatic function in Ghana when the Palisades fire broke out.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The take-home message from our study is that life organizes chemistry in ways that could persist even after those ingredients are altered.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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That ruling came the same week the Florida Legislature voted on a new congressional map that altered the amount of Black constituents in her district and in nearby District 20, both of them drawn to protect Black representation in Congress.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Nov. 2025
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