REDO Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

redo 1 of 2

noun

Definition of redo

as in repeat

the act of saying or doing over again as a way of celebrating our silver wedding anniversary, we're planning a redo of the trip we took on our honeymoon

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redo

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verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈdü

as in to remodel

to make different in some way desperately wanted to redo the red living room in soothing shades of green

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as in to repeat

to make or do again the conductor kept asking the violinist to redo that passage until he was completely satisfied

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Recent Examples of redo

Noun

That included a complete redo of the department’s design analysis. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026 The case for and against a redo The obstacles to a redo are considerable, starting with the obvious security concerns. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2026

Verb

The full makeover included redoing the gym, basketball court, exercise room and surrounding outdoor spaces. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 All of the most iconic images from the first movie — a young Moana interacting with an ocean that parts to greet her as a friend, the heroine, older and wiser, gazing out onto the horizon wistfully from her docked raft — are meticulously redone. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for redo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redo

Noun

Customers who find the brand in-store move into the direct channel, where loyalty programs, email and repeat-purchase data deepen the relationship.

— Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The championship dethroned Argentina, which was trying to become the first repeat champion since Brazil in 1962.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026
It was later purchased by Hutton, who asked Cartier to remodel it, reducing its weight to 36 carats and giving it a round brilliant cut, into a ring that became one of the most iconic pieces in her already legendary collection.

— Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026

Definition of remodel

Verb

This behaviour replicates that of a bot, which is why they have been flagged.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Anglada said FirstRand views the company as a specialized technology and platform provider that enables access to the base of the pyramid in ways a traditional bank cannot replicate.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of replicate

Noun

His 45- to 60-minute workouts combine high-repetition weight training with hundreds of core exercises designed to maintain strength, mobility and muscle tone while avoiding unnecessary bulk.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 July 2026
The scene comes right after Odysseus’ encounter with the Cyclops, another enormous man-eating creature, and Nolan wanted to avoid the repetition.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of repetition

Verb

The ad campaign has been served up to consumers more than 700 million times just since Lilly modified its ad after Novo’s letter in late April.

— Reuters, NBC news, 21 July 2026
However, the court found no significant change in circumstances to modify the settlement, noting the Department's prior commitments.

— Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of modify

Noun

The race was in some ways a replay of 2024, when Shah narrowly won in a crowded primary field that included Galán-Woods and lost in the general election.

— Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Even after watching replays, the ref stuck with his original call that Mbappe had initiated the contact, which was palpable nonsense.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of replay

Verb

Which means a lot can change between now and then, including most of the team’s rosters.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Although laws changed in 1829 to allow Catholics to become members of parliament, the idea of a Catholic prime minister remained controversial for many years.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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