as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
moved out of the apartment and into a motel during the remodeling
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as in modifying
to make different in some way
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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Recent Examples of remodeling
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Once remodeling at Mac’s Old House is complete, Martinez and Harrison will transfer restaurant operations to Sheri Vallero and her children, Terriane Reed and Roger Born, who have experience in the food industry.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The reopening was initially slated for late summer 2025 but was delayed due to unexpected remodeling challenges.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
That’s because luxury recliners require more floor space than traditional stadium seating, Regal communication manager Kevan Kerr told the Miami Herald in July when the old theater closed for remodeling.
—Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
These changes influence energy production, lipid processing, and tissue remodeling, all of which support embryo attachment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
In the February post, the owners said that Sabor had found a new location that was under construction for remodeling.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Chronic inflammation, high sugar intake, aging and low calcium and vitamin D can all interfere with that bone remodeling cycle, studies have shown.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
By move-in day, though the remodeling wasn't over, the house was livable.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The building has served the Russian-speaking community for 20 years, Afanasyev said, and a lot of time has been spent remodeling it.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Recognizing a need at receiver, the Steelers went to work remodeling that group on the fly.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
The shooting happened March 10, 2022, near 28th Street and Indian School Road, where a work crew was remodeling an apartment building and cleaning up for lunch, according to MCAO.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The initiative is estimated to initially cost the brand about $1 billion and involves remodeling more than 1,000 Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada along with closing more than 400 in the second half of 2025.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
Exposure often happens during activities like remodeling old buildings or clearing areas where birds have roosted.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
Firefighters in Mississippi were presented with an odd request that had to do with a family remodeling their kitchen, and a missing dog.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Kelly Emerson, senior designer at Aidan Design in Silver Spring, Maryland, finds that this reads early 2000s, and Dallen Russell, remodeling advisor at InSite Builders & Remodeling in Bethesda, Maryland, agrees.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
But efforts to mitigate human harms—restricting harvests, remodeling dams, breeding salmon in hatcheries—are yielding diminishing returns.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Once remodeling at Mac’s Old House is complete, Martinez and Harrison will transfer restaurant operations to Sheri Vallero and her children, Terriane Reed and Roger Born, who have experience in the food industry.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The reopening was initially slated for late summer 2025 but was delayed due to unexpected remodeling challenges.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
That’s because luxury recliners require more floor space than traditional stadium seating, Regal communication manager Kevan Kerr told the Miami Herald in July when the old theater closed for remodeling.
—Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
These changes influence energy production, lipid processing, and tissue remodeling, all of which support embryo attachment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
In the February post, the owners said that Sabor had found a new location that was under construction for remodeling.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Chronic inflammation, high sugar intake, aging and low calcium and vitamin D can all interfere with that bone remodeling cycle, studies have shown.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
By move-in day, though the remodeling wasn't over, the house was livable.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
The plan includes improving steak quality, enhancing customer service, simplifying the menu, strengthening marketing efforts and remodeling nearly all remaining locations.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The building has served the Russian-speaking community for 20 years, Afanasyev said, and a lot of time has been spent remodeling it.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Recognizing a need at receiver, the Steelers went to work remodeling that group on the fly.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
The shooting happened March 10, 2022, near 28th Street and Indian School Road, where a work crew was remodeling an apartment building and cleaning up for lunch, according to MCAO.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The initiative is estimated to initially cost the brand about $1 billion and involves remodeling more than 1,000 Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada along with closing more than 400 in the second half of 2025.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
Exposure often happens during activities like remodeling old buildings or clearing areas where birds have roosted.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
Firefighters in Mississippi were presented with an odd request that had to do with a family remodeling their kitchen, and a missing dog.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Kelly Emerson, senior designer at Aidan Design in Silver Spring, Maryland, finds that this reads early 2000s, and Dallen Russell, remodeling advisor at InSite Builders & Remodeling in Bethesda, Maryland, agrees.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
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The break was necessary, though uncomfortable, to make some alterations before allowing this work to become my lifestyle again.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact time frame for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The team focused on modifying the electrode surface rather than repeatedly adjusting electrolyte formulations.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Tzield would be the first disease-modifying therapy that works to delay stage three type 1 diabetes for children aged 1 and older who currently have stage two of the disease, according to Sanofi.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In November 2025, Chief Jaime Moore was sworn in as the new head of the department following leadership changes, brought on by the handling of the Palisades Fire.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s for the college game, where the head coach is the star and the difference between the haves and have-nots is massive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What changed in the hours between Monday morning and late Tuesday afternoon for Bisciotti to reach the franchise-altering decision?—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Long-term projections suggest demographic tipping points in major cities and even nations, altering cultural landscapes and potentially alliance dynamics.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The result of at least 2 years of R&D, prototyping, testing and reworking the idea from Band Industries founders Hassane Slaibi and Bassam Jalgha, the concept intrigued me.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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Behind closed doors, Swift and her team quietly rebuilt the show during a short break, learning new choreography, reworking sets and keeping it all secret.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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