1
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 The commission is also facing an exodus, with hundreds of staff taking resignation offers amid efforts to remake the U.S. government. Chris Prentice, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025 The film made $411 million worldwide, and Warner Bros. has even tried to remake the property before, including most recently in 2011. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025 The rally helped stocks regain the significant ground lost last week and in the first two days of this week as global markets reacted negatively to the simmering trade war environment as Trump pursues his aggressive agenda to remake the U.S. economy. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 The administration’s expansive use of IEEPA — meant for more traditional types of national emergencies — now serves as the foundation for remaking the entire U.S. trade regime. Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remake
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  • Source: Company reports Competition has grown fiercer too, as big-box rival Walmart has remodeled stores, launched new private brands and attracted more high-income shoppers.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge,Melissa Repko, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Construction for remodeling existing infrastructure, as well as maintenance and management of renewable energy facilities, would encourage local entrepreneurship and innovation.
    Whitaker Irvin Jr., Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • Even her accessories choices have a sophisticated touch, especially her rounded gold-trim sunglasses and animal print oversized tote bag — replicate her look with the items below.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Will this new-look Oregon passing attack be able to replicate the recent success under Gabriel and, before him, Bo Nix? Tune in to the Big Ten Network on Saturday for the Oregon Spring Game.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2025
  • FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Soon after, repeat female winner Danielle Marquette of Meridian crossed the finish line.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Caputo later repeated his warning to a post from another Democratic strategist, Chris D. Jackson.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Show them that changing their skin now, or obsessing over one type of look that puts them in a box, isn’t necessarily the best use of their time—these trends are likely to surge in popularity and then completely disappear just as quickly.
    Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The climate keeps changing, despite the Trump administration's attempt to silence the entire phenomenon.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward & Co., refused to renew a union contract on orders of the War Labor Board.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Yes, Fire Country has been renewed for a fourth season.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Martin's 7-year-old son Gabe, who sought cover under his bed in terror during the incident, says the experience dramatically altered his life.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This monumental win captivated millions worldwide and forever altered the course of women’s sports.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • Now Bounties are also being reworked to try to make things a little better for both the winning and losing team.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Bernthal has a bigger part this time and his character has been reworked into a comedic sidekick with his own kooky wiring.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025

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