REMODELING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

remodeling 1 of 2

noun

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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remodeling

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verb

present participle of remodel

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

Noun

The pair is busy with the remodeling of the building that’s going to be the home for their new restaurant and are excited to share a part of African cuisine with the Keller community. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026 Curtis said Burger King has poured over $2 billion into branding, remodeling restaurants and upgrading menu offerings like its signature Whopper. — Hallie Jackson, NBC news, 19 July 2026 Her lab studies this as a model for how tissue-wide remodeling is impaired with age. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 That’s good for the skeleton overall, but the jaw depends on constant remodeling from chewing. — Caitlin Kiernan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 Gary Knowles is the owner of GJK Building & Remodeling, a full-service remodeling contractor in Charlotte. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Experts say the activity may stimulate bone remodeling, a process that helps build stronger bones. — Currie Engel, Health, 23 June 2026 This remodeling is the process bone uses to renew itself, maintaining its strength while allowing the skeleton to adapt over time. — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

Verb

The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026 American is now remodeling cabins across the fleet and taking deliveries of new planes with interiors that feature new amenities and more premium seats. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026 But with so many styles on the market, choosing the right one can be as daunting as remodeling your kitchen itself. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 The couple chose the space in Colleyville and started remodeling during their engagement; the space opened during a soft launch in March. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 The ovary is one of the most dynamically remodeling organs in the human body. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026 During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling. — Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 For one plant enthusiast, this means restructuring and even remodeling some of her home… for her plants. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 15 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling

Noun

That change will be accompanied by significant alterations to the competition structure, which includes divisions and a new postseason format.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Some alterations were made for the WPBL, including a temporary outfield fence that shortened the center field fence from 415 to 330 feet and other dimensions accordingly.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of alteration

Verb

Obviously without drastically modifying anything but really getting your hands into the story.

— Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026
Built for contested logistics Chaparral uses interchangeable cargo pods, allowing operators to switch between missions without modifying the aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of modifying

Noun

Transforming a military barracks into a luxury hotel isn’t an easy task, particularly when the building, dating from 1699, is so historic that structural changes are forbidden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
When brand new entry-level telescopes start at a few hundred dollars, the idea of getting anything decent for pocket change sounds like a pipe dream.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

The Goodyear House’s changing menu keeps items exciting, but its Goopy Burger is a tried-and-true favorite.

— Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Billionaires buying up South Florida real estate, corporate expansions and a widening gulf between luxury and everyday home prices are changing Miami-Dade’s economic landscape.

— Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of changing

Noun

With few exceptions, Southerners are pretty strict about the differences between cakes, pies, cobblers, and candies.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
At that scale, the difference between $1 and 20 cents per million input tokens becomes a serious procurement issue.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Verb

May is skilled at changing the eye level, and altering the balance of the hitter by mixing and matching this arsenal.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Theoretically, this could enable him to work as a left No 10 without altering Villa’s system too greatly.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of altering

Noun

Habitat modifications, such as turning off water fountains during the winter or making islands accessible to humans so geese don’t get too comfortable, may also work.

— Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Removing walls for an open floor plan changes airflow patterns, and a single thermostat may struggle to keep temperatures consistent across a larger space, sometimes requiring HVAC modifications to stay comfortable.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

Dustin Drai is reworking the family nightlife business as guests scrutinize prices, drink more selectively and expect more from bottle service.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

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