rejiggering

present participle of rejigger

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejiggering
Verb
  • The most effective approaches move beyond surface-level automation, redesigning work around what humans uniquely need to own versus what can be delegated to systems.
    Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • SailGP’s tech team spent months redesigning the platforms into modular components that could be broken down, packed into standard 40-foot shipping containers, and rebuilt every fortnight.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The production is co-created and co-directed by choreographer Steven Hoggett and theater artist Christine Jones, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke reworking the album’s material.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 June 2026
  • What began as a hobby for Kristin Juszczyk—reworking vintage athletic gear to create one-of-a-kind pieces—has established her as a breakout fashion force.
    Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • In the bridal world, crochet is back in the spotlight—recasting the traditional wedding dress as something romantic, handcrafted, and surprisingly contemporary.
    Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 2026
  • Pervading North America’s retail landscape are redevelopments recasting shopping centers into mixed-use destinations.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Per the 1988 Harkness biography Blue Blood, by Craig Unger, Rebekah became deeply involved in the arts, transforming Holiday House into a gathering place for creative talent (Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol and Gene Kelly were among the artists and entertainers who spent time in her orbit).
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Craft beer enthusiast Phil Lemnotis proposed a brewery in the building and the family got to work transforming it into a spacious brewery, retaining the factory’s industrial look with large windows, original brick and flooring and adding a long wooden bar and second-floor taproom.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The use of shotcrete makes modifying a 65-year-old structure easier, adds Dull.
    D. Hunter Reardon, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.
    Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Guardianship is a life-altering and often permanent legal process that strips disabled adults of control over their life decisions.
    Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Scary Movie also takes on political targets like Fox News, cultural phenomena like livestreaming, and history-altering events like the COVID pandemic.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Her strict economy, honed by her early years of writing and endlessly revising (under the exacting eye of Allene Talmey) tight captions for Vogue, thrills the editor in me.
    Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • As Variety previously reported, FIFA had initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments before revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
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“Rejiggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejiggering. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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