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 As Crown Center moves forward with a development plan to remake the district with a downtown Royals baseball stadium, new documents offer more details about how parking and traffic could work. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 After stabilizing the hillside, the development team discussed remaking the bird with the help of the original artist. — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 This means the algorithm isn’t remaking organizations in some new and frightening image. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 But with slight detours, an open mind and a critical eye, the ambitious walker can see all the ways the president has pushed to remake the capital. — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for remake

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Verb

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
The building across from our apartment was being remodeled into a three-story Chinese restaurant called El Pacífico.

— Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

Definition of remodel

Verb

Mastros becomes the seventh position player to transfer to Georgia this offseason, as the Bulldogs continue to build up their 2027 roster and attempt to replicate the success from this past season.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
After an investigation was conducted, the Cruise Lines International Association and the International Maritime Organization implemented over 30 new safety rules and policies to avoid replicating the 2012 disaster, per CNN.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of replicate

Verb

That can lead them to feel pressure to build new roads, modify their land-use ordinances and approve requests from companies wishing to build within their boundaries.

— Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of modify

Verb

Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
The new Fed leader repeated many of the themes from his first news conference last month, after officials voted to hold their benchmark lending rate steady for the fourth consecutive meeting.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of change

Verb

Heated Rivalry has been renewed for a second season, with production set to begin this summer and targeting a spring 2027 premiere.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
The trophy’s appearance comes at a time when both the US and Iran have renewed hostilities following the collapse of an interim cease-fire deal signed in June.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

Definition of renew

Verb

Individuals disclose details incrementally, carefully assessing how others will react, as such revelations can significantly alter perceptions of their competence and professionalism.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Themes return altered by what has happened to them, darkened or brightened, fragmented or reconciled.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of alter

Verb

Most of the works are adaptations of existing pieces rather than new commissions, though Devlin’s contribution, Screenshare (2025), was reworked specifically for NMACC.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
That front bumper is reworked with red accents, and there are dashes of carbon fiber everywhere.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of rework

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