rejiggering

verb

present participle of rejigger
as in redesigning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejiggering
  1. redesigning
  2. reworking
  3. recasting
  4. transforming
  5. modifying
  6. altering
  7. remodeling
  8. revising
Verb
  • The organizations getting beyond experimentation are redesigning their workflows around collaboration between AI and humans, rather than viewing one as a substitute for the other.
    — Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • The problem appears to be systemic and architectural in nature, and it is being fundamentally ignored by the people capable of refining or redesigning that architecture.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2026
Definition of redesigning
Verb
  • The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Definition of reworking
Verb
  • The recasting news comes by way of Variety which notes that a number of scenes will need to be shot entirely.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Recounts often vary from initial vote tallies by a few votes because of operator error recasting the ballot and because voters’ markings on ballots are sometimes unclear to the machine — think hanging chad, only the Scantron version.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
Definition of recasting
Verb
  • Scott Mellin, was credited with transforming Salomon from a niche French outdoor performance label to the billion-dollar streetwear brand Rihanna wore for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime stage.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
Definition of transforming
Verb
  • There’s also a distinction between the impact of blocking the transaction altogether and only modifying the merger as part of a settlement, and that’s where things could get interesting.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the study demonstrated that modifying the contours of the arms allows for precise control over internal fluid flows.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of modifying
Verb
  • The probable cause affidavit states that in an interview after his arrest, Lequerique expressed remorse, acknowledged the X account was his and admitted to altering images and searching online for similar material.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The idea was to focus on altering a drone‘s physical appearance to change how it is perceived.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of altering
Verb
  • American is now remodeling cabins across the fleet and taking deliveries of new planes with interiors that feature new amenities and more premium seats.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • The couple chose the space in Colleyville and started remodeling during their engagement; the space opened during a soft launch in March.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • The museum is now revising its inventory and plans to return more than 2,700 hair samples originally collected for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Office of Science and Technology Policy had been placed in charge of revising the rules on this research by the end of last summer and implementing a national strategy for tracking all gain-of-function research before the end of last year.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of revising
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