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noun

Definition of redonext
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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verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈdü How to pronounce redo (audio)
1
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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2
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
Friday’s dinner was a smaller-scale redo of the April 26 black-tie affair that was postponed after a gunman tried to rush into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton hotel. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The Democrats got a redo, a freebie, to try again and get someone better. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Verb
The BoMar Club has received just under thirty thousand dollars from the opioid settlement, to fix its roof and bolster outreach efforts, and Coleman was petitioning the commission for more money to redo the floor, which sagged under our feet. — Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 Last week, a Staten Island judge ruled the city mishandled the rollout by unfairly shifting the burden to thousands of homeowners to prove their basic residency and ordered officials to redo the process. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redo
  1. repeat
  2. remodel
  3. replicate
  4. repetition
  5. modify
  6. renew
  7. replay
  8. change
Noun
  • In the realm of celebrities, Leoni crafted a number of custom designs for Hollywood step and repeats that leaned streamlined, unfussy, and tastefully restrained—often in her go-to shades of white or black.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But each positive screening result will require thorough follow-up, including repeat testing, further evaluation, counseling on modifiable factors (such as losing weight or improving sleep), and treatment considerations, the researchers note.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • It is remodeled with stylish carpeting, a warm color pallet, and features an attractive tray ceiling with subtle trim work.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • One, the historic Biscayne Building, is being remodeled into what Mana said will be a building focused on fashion with showrooms and a ground-floor restaurant.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of remodel
Verb
  • Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a robotic arm that replicates aspects of human touch perception.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Others could imitate but never replicate; their coolness was predicated on their originality.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of replicate
Noun
  • Perform 5 to 10 repetitions of whichever variation is appropriate for you.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • One possibly surprising tool to map out shots for the film to ensure the visual representation of this repetition and cycle was Microsoft Excel.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of repetition
Verb
  • Depending on the script, an attacker could potentially steal information, modify files or install additional software.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The new generation of therapeutic peptides is chemically modified to resist breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract, where traditional peptide drugs degrade before they can be absorbed.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
Verb
  • The diversification strategy was on display last week, when the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) renewed its 2018 collaboration agreement with India’s Adani Group, the conglomerate that operates several Indian seaports including Mundra Port.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The property sits on a long-term lease held by the federal government, last renewed for 20 years in 2021.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
Noun
  • As for the show itself, a replay is currently on VS’s YouTube page.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Chase DeLauter was initially ruled out on a grounder, but Cleveland challened and the call was overturned after a replay review, giving the rookie his second hit of the game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of replay
Verb
  • The October 19 exercise tested how the vessel handled changing mission requirements and simulated machinery failures without onboard crew intervention.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the dye remained near the surface, although the share changed with the tide and the stratification of the water.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of change

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“Redo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redo. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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