REMAKE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

remake

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈmāk

Definition of remake

as in to remodel

to make different in some way one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city

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as in to replicate

to make or do again yesterday's soup was so good that we decided to remake it for today's lunch

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Recent Examples of remake All four films contend with the tech alphas trying to remake our lives in their image. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The Brickell office tower is the centerpiece of Griffin’s larger plans to remake an entire city block. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Even though The Onion doesn’t technically own InfoWars yet (the deal is still tied up in Texas bankruptcy courts), the company is forging ahead with its vision to remake the conspiracy site in its own image. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Here are six ways Isaias is remaking the story of this year’s hurricane season. — Judson Jones, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remake

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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

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

Zelensky also repeated that the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink system to guide its short-range and battlefield drones was still curtailed.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Simply wager $5 today to earn one $50 bonus bet token, and then repeat that process for five days to earn five tokens, totaling $250 in bonuses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeat

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

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

Verb

In that scene, Rhys Harries impressively alters his own features without makeup.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Shorter days alter light exposure, which affects circadian rhythms, the internal biological processes that regulate sleep, alertness and mood.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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