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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
The home has also been stylistically reworked.
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David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
School officials adjusted spending categories and reworked the proposal before bringing it back for another vote.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
This resulted in 22 days of additional shooting and the ending being reworked, pushing the film’s release date from April 2025 to April 2026.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI have significantly reworked their partnership, ending the exclusivity that Microsoft once had over OpenAI’s tech.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
School officials adjusted spending categories and reworked the proposal before bringing it back for another vote.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
This resulted in 22 days of additional shooting and the ending being reworked, pushing the film’s release date from April 2025 to April 2026.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI have significantly reworked their partnership, ending the exclusivity that Microsoft once had over OpenAI’s tech.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
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After review of the 2026 results, the South Atlantic state pilot programs may be modified and renewed.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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It was modified with a carbon dioxide and sheet-metal lining to mimic Martian conditions and protect against potential blade failure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Verb
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This interview has been condensed and edited.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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The city’s Office of Sustainability, which led the implementation of Garcetti’s ambitious Green New Deal, was also remodeled early in Bass’s tenure, with many of its responsibilities moved to the Board of Public Works and the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Sports nonprofit Asphalt Green remodeled the pool at River East and reopened it in 2024.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Reuters previously reported that North Korea revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, reflecting Kim’s push to formally treat the two Koreas as separate states.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The show was extensively revised during a workshop period at the O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Then again, January 6, 2021, changed everything else.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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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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