redesigning

verb

present participle of redesign
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 Its approach focuses on redesigning the steam generator, one of the largest and most complex parts of a conventional nuclear system. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The real work lies in redesigning operations so that organizations actually capture the productivity improvements AI makes possible. — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redesigning
  1. remodeling
  2. altering
  3. modifying
  4. revising
  5. reworking
  6. adapting
  7. adjusting
  8. editing
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  • Most give me six answers, with goals like building a business, training for a marathon, starting a fund or remodeling a house.
    — Daniel Ramsey, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Johnson had the property built in 2004, remodeling it in 2014, per WWD.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodeling
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  • But when Fran discovers a magic tree after wandering into the woods, the trio experience a series of life-altering adventures.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • El Niño occurs when changes in Pacific Ocean wind conditions release heat stored in the ocean into the atmosphere, altering global weather patterns and sparking floods, droughts, and heat waves.
    — Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of altering
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  • L3Harris also delivered a 747 to the White House to serve as an interim Air Force One in June, after modifying the gifted jet from Qatar’s royal family.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders who have managed both finance and operational teams are often adept at modifying their approach to motivate and communicate across varying functions and groups.
    — Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of modifying
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  • Prosecutors this week unveiled a new indictment against the man accused of igniting last year’s deadly fire in the Palisades, nixing one of the three original charges and revising the other two after a mistrial in federal court this summer.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When medications are unavailable because of shortages or become unaffordable because of coverage changes, practices are left managing patient frustration, identifying alternatives, and revising treatment plans.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of revising
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  • Pentagon officials, in other words, need to focus on reworking how the military trains, deploys, and enables AI systems—and not just on engineering or buying them.
    — Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Elena Bonvicini founded the brand 10 years ago as a high schooler reworking vintage Levi’s into new garments.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of reworking
Verb
  • With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On top of directing, Hancock wrote the script, adapting the book by Matt and Harrison Query, which in turn was based on a short story by Matt Query that first appeared on Reddit.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapting
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  • Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Then Phoebe offers to help Henry out adjusting to his new school.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusting
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  • Bennett recommends choosing a clear purpose for the area and editing accordingly, like a small bistro table with two chairs or a simple sofa with room to breathe.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This is also the first film for which Vaz has ceded editing responsibilities.
    — Dylan Adamson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of editing

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