as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
some residents objected to the redoing of the historic school building
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as in remodeling
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 repeating
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 redoing
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The retailer is overhauling the category and redoing the display area in stores, too.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is the no-fuss way of redoing your walls.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The flexibility is there, although that also ensures that Washington is basically redoing the majority of its roster every offseason.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The cruel comments ultimately led to the couple redoing their wedding photos.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
His main work is as a kind of atelier for living spaces, redoing homes, hotels, and apartments for the style set.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
Metra is now redoing the asphalt platforms on both the east and west sides of the tracks, which is a three-month process from start to finish since Metra works in quadrants for the safety of commuters, Meyer said.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The retailer is overhauling the category and redoing the display area in stores, too.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is the no-fuss way of redoing your walls.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The flexibility is there, although that also ensures that Washington is basically redoing the majority of its roster every offseason.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The cruel comments ultimately led to the couple redoing their wedding photos.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
His main work is as a kind of atelier for living spaces, redoing homes, hotels, and apartments for the style set.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoing
Noun
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The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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While the rotary knob that surrounds the ignition button provides quick access to the various drive modes (which includes a customizable Individual mode), hard buttons for features like damper stiffness and exhaust volume allow for specific alterations to the driving experience on the fly.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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
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Regional seismometers registered localized repeating earthquakes beginning as early as August 5.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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The upper arches are smaller and arranged in groups of three, such that one small upper arch corresponds to a pier, followed by two arches corresponding to a large lower arch in a repeating pattern.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps the most controversial coaching change of the offseason came in Buffalo, as the Bills moved on from Sean McDermott and elevated Brady, the offensive coordinator, to take his place.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Those included adding desks or modifying office space to make more efficient use of workplaces; shifting the location of employees’ workstations based on surplus office space; and working with California’s Department of General Services to potentially use additional space in Sacramento.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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And SpaceX is modifying three pads in the Cape Canaveral area — Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Launch Complex 37-A and 37-B at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — to accommodate Starship launches.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The company’s approach reflects a broader industry shift toward humanoid robotics, where replicating human hand dexterity is considered essential for practical deployment.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Reaching that conclusion required somehow replicating the harsh realities of Venus right here on Earth.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The difference is Giannis could be entering the final year of his contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The obsession with a hundred has something to do with our attraction to round numbers, but, at that speed, every mile per hour does make a difference.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Redoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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