REMODEL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

remodel

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl

Definition of remodel

as in to modify

to make different in some way we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

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Recent Examples of remodel The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said. — Evan Moore august 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 The original structure was altered in the late 17th century, expanded in the 18th century, and remodeled again during the 19th and 20th centuries. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 The vacated space is in the process of being cleaned and remodeled. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Over 130 stores are being remodeled But matching Walmart's scale is not the goal, said Jacob Aiken-Phillips, consumer research director at Melius Research. — Nicholas P. Brown, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remodel

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In anticipation of the court ruling, a law passed by the Illinois General Assembly in June modifies the state residency requirement that applies to students without permanent legal status.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Artificial intelligence can offer practical opportunities to modify this approach.

— Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of modify

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Because of the shift in approach, with only weekend games assured of both pregame and postgame shows, the Heat also are altering their approach with their broadcast talent.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
This interpersonal drama, about the fallout of a drug dealer (Edward Norton) going to prison, was deep in development when real-life events altered its trajectory.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of alter

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The story was previously adapted into a 2011 film before being reworked as a musical with music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Company, a book by Rick Elice and directed by Jessica Stone.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
McKinsey found that around 80% of fintechs were already reworking their operating models by the time the correction set in, most of them citing profitability and a sustainable cost structure as the reason.

— Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rework

Verb

Even Stephen Curry, who transformed himself into an NBA all-time great through endless lonely work on his shooting, had recently asked Tiafoe the question in a casual chat.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Combining two of the three largest US carriers would transform the country’s aviation industry to such an extent that many analysts predicted regulators would never clear such a deal.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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