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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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redo

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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 final stage involved completely redoing the landscaping, alongside the innovative California firm Terremoto. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 His team identified a possible Chariklo occultation in August 2022 and redid the prediction every week. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 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
  • When a signal repeats that consistently, clinical guidance tends to follow.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Let Billboard know which release will be on repeat this weekend by voting for your favorite in the poll below.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • The expectations are there for the Bengals, which remodeled their defense and offensive line with the goal of making another Super Bowl run during the Burrow era.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Designed in the mid-1990s by architect Steven Ehrlich and later remodeled by interior designer Michael Lee, the residence offers four bedrooms and six bathrooms in roughly 6,500 square feet.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of remodel
Verb
  • The tailoring brand was founded in Osaka in 1954 and got its start replicating Ivy League style.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The crisp exterior and savory undertone are hard to replicate with vegetable oil, and anyone who tries a side-by-side notices immediately.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of replicate
Noun
  • None of these incidents necessarily costs an account, but repetition can.
    — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • With Dru Smith sidelined by a calf strain sustained during training camp, Larsson had wound up taking repetitions at point guard, including during that preseason-opening victory over the Raptors.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of repetition
Verb
  • The containers have been heavily modified, with two joined side-by-side and the third placed on top at one end.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
Verb
  • AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The theft revived memories of the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of renew
Noun
  • The technology allowed the referees to communicate with the replay center about reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions.
    — Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The timeout gave replay officials more time to look at a potential fumble.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of replay
Verb
  • But consumer expectations can change unexpectedly as new information about the economy comes in.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Younger Staff Want a Voice But studio culture is also being reshaped by changing expectations among younger employees.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of change

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“Redo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redo. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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