as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
thought that the room looked no better for all the remaking and rearranging we did
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as in remodeling
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 replicating
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 remaking
Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But this is not a remaking of the Iranian society from an American perspective.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Next in his sights is a remaking of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the fund that pays people who suffer from a rare side effect from a shot.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Since gaining Senate confirmation on March 5, Blanche has helped lead a remaking of the Department of Justice and made headlines in other ways.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 23 Jan. 2026
The Falcons kicked off their interviews for remaking of the franchise Thursday.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
His remaking of the Colonnade and the Kennedy Center takeover.
—NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Halcomb said the anticipated remaking of River Road near downtown could lead to more discoveries in 2026.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
After a serious fall at 81, Rego found solace in remaking her bruised face on paper.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Sorensen and new chief executive officer Mike Doustdar have had just months to start remaking Novo as a more aggressive and fast-moving company, but investors point to two recent missteps.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cubs loaded up by signing third baseman Alex Bregman, trading for righty Edward Cabrera and remaking their bullpen.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery (Kingsley), an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns that legendary director Von Kovak (Zlatko Buric) is remaking the superhero film Wonder Man.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
In the time between purchasing the spot and remaking it in his image, neighboring 10 Barrel Brewing and Epic Brewing closed their doors.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The video comes as Ellison is remaking Paramount through a flurry of dealmaking.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
No comprehensive plan Above all, Dallasites should be asking civic leaders why a decision about City Hall is being fast-tracked when there is still no plan for the space freed by the remaking of the adjacent Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But this is not a remaking of the Iranian society from an American perspective.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Next in his sights is a remaking of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the fund that pays people who suffer from a rare side effect from a shot.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Since gaining Senate confirmation on March 5, Blanche has helped lead a remaking of the Department of Justice and made headlines in other ways.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 23 Jan. 2026
The Falcons kicked off their interviews for remaking of the franchise Thursday.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
His remaking of the Colonnade and the Kennedy Center takeover.
—NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Halcomb said the anticipated remaking of River Road near downtown could lead to more discoveries in 2026.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Always ensure the mattress is completely dry before remaking the bed.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
After a serious fall at 81, Rego found solace in remaking her bruised face on paper.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Sorensen and new chief executive officer Mike Doustdar have had just months to start remaking Novo as a more aggressive and fast-moving company, but investors point to two recent missteps.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
The Cubs loaded up by signing third baseman Alex Bregman, trading for righty Edward Cabrera and remaking their bullpen.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery (Kingsley), an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns that legendary director Von Kovak (Zlatko Buric) is remaking the superhero film Wonder Man.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
In the time between purchasing the spot and remaking it in his image, neighboring 10 Barrel Brewing and Epic Brewing closed their doors.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The video comes as Ellison is remaking Paramount through a flurry of dealmaking.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaking
Noun
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The demand for dry cleaning and alterations was overwhelming.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Crews have been working around the clock to protect the dam, deploying pumps and sandbags and making alterations to increase water flow.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smaller restaurants would also likely struggle to sustain the rent needed for a space that size, Edwards said, and costs like remodeling older kitchens could cost $500,000 to $1 million.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the genre eventually called alt-country calcified in Souled American’s wake, luminaries like John Darnielle, Will Oldham, and Tweedy himself all evangelized about the Chicago group without ever replicating their sound.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rams owner Stan Kroenke, who lost out in the Dodgers’ bidding in 2012, surrounded the Rams’ Inglewood stadium and Woodland Hills training site with major development and could consider replicating those successes in Anaheim.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What might be a fairly routine affair — some performers change outfits nearly every song — is in Lowery’s latest taken to beguiling extremes when the pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) turns up wet and forlorn at the studio of her former fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel).—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump has long agitated for changes at CNN, and few expect his Justice Department to block the transaction.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster by warning that Russian attacks risk repeating history.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Freeling helped lead a Georgia team that went 11-1 in the regular season before repeating as SEC champions with a 28-7 win over Alabama and a second straight College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance in the Sugar Bowl.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Doctors recommend starting a yoga practice slowly, ideally with an instructor, and modifying poses if needed.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, modifying gravity — according to the MOND prescription — introduces a new fundamental acceleration scale that shows up importantly at small cosmic accelerations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Remaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaking. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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