as in remodeling
to change the design of (something)
The book's cover has been redesigned for the new edition. We're redesigning our kitchen. a newly redesigned website
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Recent Examples of redesigning
Instead of redesigning airport systems from scratch, companies are exploring humanoid robots that can fit into existing workflows.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Since then, scientists have devised ways of redesigning these molecules to better infiltrate muscle cells, leading to vastly higher dystrophin levels.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 7 May 2026
In one case, while redesigning a ribosomal protein called RpsJ, the AI remodeled an alpha helix—a structural element bridging different parts of the ribosome—and introduced eight new nearby mutations to compensate for the substitution of just two isoleucines.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond immediate risks, broader questions remain about how far humans should go in redesigning life and what unintended consequences such changes could have for ecosystems.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the Legislature, which was DFL-controlled at the time, created a flag commission tasked with redesigning the flag and the state seal.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The team believes the modular design is the key advantage, allowing different bacterial combinations to be tailored for specific detection tasks without redesigning the entire system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Since then, scientists have devised ways of redesigning these molecules to better infiltrate muscle cells, leading to vastly higher dystrophin levels.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 7 May 2026
In one case, while redesigning a ribosomal protein called RpsJ, the AI remodeled an alpha helix—a structural element bridging different parts of the ribosome—and introduced eight new nearby mutations to compensate for the substitution of just two isoleucines.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond immediate risks, broader questions remain about how far humans should go in redesigning life and what unintended consequences such changes could have for ecosystems.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the Legislature, which was DFL-controlled at the time, created a flag commission tasked with redesigning the flag and the state seal.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The team believes the modular design is the key advantage, allowing different bacterial combinations to be tailored for specific detection tasks without redesigning the entire system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redesigning
Verb
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other players contributed to the efforts, but those two were consistently altering shots.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Every day in stores across Florida, thousands of people pull out their wallets and purses to scratch a lottery ticket, hoping for a life-altering prize.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Other projects focus on AI agents modifying their own behavior.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This year, students are working on a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, modifying and improving its performance as part of the multi-year challenge.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Shipping companies are trying to adapt to the energy shock, reducing vessel speeds and revising schedules to cut costs in the short term while making plans to acquire ships that can run on alternative fuels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The European Union is currently revising the rules that enable European cinema to flourish, to travel, and to carry our common voice.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Nike’s Rejuven8 Run Jelly went sport-tech, reworking the brand’s 2008 recovery shoe as a translucent PVC cage with a removable mesh bootie — part water shoe, part cage sneaker, part Y2K recovery runner.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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By the end of the fittings, Hallyday had recut and resewn all three pieces several times, adjusting shades of white, reworking the skirt’s fabrics and refining the jacket’s cut, which was her biggest challenge.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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After a couple of years, Shapiro-Barnum met with broadcasters and streamers about adapting the show.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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EBay has also been trying to cut back while adapting to changes in the ways people shop.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Minutes before the opening of his latest show, artist Gary Baseman, dressed as a retro diner cook, in a red-orange jumpsuit, white apron and hat, paced around Johnie’s Coffee Shop, moving art frames from one counter to another and adjusting the position of a cartoon cat plush toy.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Squatting, her eyes adjusting to the dim light, hoping for groggy chickens, their eyes shut and their beaks tucked into the fluff on their necks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Verb
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One thing that makes Vim comfortable for me is the combination of Vim-Airline and Promptline, which together provide a nice status bar that helps highlight some useful info as one is editing a file.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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At the time of his death, Reed had not finished filming all his scenes as Proximo, so the crew used body doubles, special effects and editing to wrap up his character arc.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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