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 research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Drive by a particularly beautiful home anywhere near Waco, TX, and there’s a good chance that it was remodeled by Chip and Joanna Gaines.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
In 1929, President Herbert Hoover remodeled the West Wing, including reconstruction work in the basement level and remodeling the first floor; after a fire on Christmas Eve, the West Wing was repaired and reopened in 1930.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The floors, bar, kitchen and dining area are going to be fully remodeled with a modern look, according to Hinton.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Drive by a particularly beautiful home anywhere near Waco, TX, and there’s a good chance that it was remodeled by Chip and Joanna Gaines.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
In 1929, President Herbert Hoover remodeled the West Wing, including reconstruction work in the basement level and remodeling the first floor; after a fire on Christmas Eve, the West Wing was repaired and reopened in 1930.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The floors, bar, kitchen and dining area are going to be fully remodeled with a modern look, according to Hinton.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodel
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As a result, the company has modified its algorithm for these ads in the US.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even in soybeans, a notoriously difficult crop to modify, the method achieved efficient gene editing with minimal tissue culture steps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kansas freshman guard Kohl Rosario changed his physical appearance dramatically on Tuesday, deciding to shave his trademark mustache prior to the Jayhawks’ nonconference basketball game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In that sense, some things haven’t changed since ABC first bought the pitch from BBC 20 years ago that was a celebrity reboot of the UK’s old Come Dancing ballroom competition series.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hertz has seen a spike in one-way car rental bookings as travelers alter their plans.—
Laura Layden,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Just changing the profile, the length, shape, or tilt of the nose can completely alter someone’s identity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a 10-hour span, Hockey Canada’s logistics team reworked the entire team’s travel by organizing the trip to Toronto, then reworking the original flights from Montreal to Cleveland.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The news sent airlines scrambling to rework their schedules right before the busy holiday travel season, with many travelers concerned about delays or cancellations for their upcoming flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Based on a true story, Sweeney transformed her body to play Christy Martin, who helped legitimize women’s boxing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gothictor Knee-high Boots Few pieces transform an outfit as easily as knee-high boots.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodel. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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