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
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In many parts of the United States, aging homes are undergoing updates as homeowners invest in remodeling projects.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Denver is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on road remodeling to create a transportation system that leaders say will give residents more options for moving around in the future as the population grows.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The takeover led to a swath of cancellations by artists, and just this week, a vote by the board to close the Kennedy Center for two years to undergo a massive remodeling.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, McCall took home about $87,000 as his remodeling business slowed — before taxes.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The Lake County Council provided $400,000 for remodeling.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Construction and remodeling have already begun, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Focusing on bathroom remodeling ideas is always a great way to kick off your project.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The foundation is also remodeling more than 25 public elementary school yards in the Oakland Unified School District and has completed 15 new playgrounds so far.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The secondary was not the only position group the Rams considered remodeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Congrats to Donna Kelce on remodeling her modest Florida home!
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Gamble granted a temporary injunction barring the all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River from altering or remodeling any structure where campers were housed during the tragedy.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Capital plans include opening 30 new stores and remodeling 130 existing locations, many of which have not been refreshed in a decade, executives said.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The conservancy is mainly renovating the interior of the building, from remodeling the kitchen area to replacing the HVAC and heating systems.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
Tessler says those who seek out rib remodeling tend to already be thin, but want a waist that's even smaller.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In many parts of the United States, aging homes are undergoing updates as homeowners invest in remodeling projects.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Denver is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on road remodeling to create a transportation system that leaders say will give residents more options for moving around in the future as the population grows.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
The takeover led to a swath of cancellations by artists, and just this week, a vote by the board to close the Kennedy Center for two years to undergo a massive remodeling.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
Last year, McCall took home about $87,000 as his remodeling business slowed — before taxes.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The Lake County Council provided $400,000 for remodeling.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Construction and remodeling have already begun, according to the release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Focusing on bathroom remodeling ideas is always a great way to kick off your project.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Costs such as landscaping or remodeling other parts of the house aren’t deductible.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The foundation is also remodeling more than 25 public elementary school yards in the Oakland Unified School District and has completed 15 new playgrounds so far.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The secondary was not the only position group the Rams considered remodeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Congrats to Donna Kelce on remodeling her modest Florida home!
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Gamble granted a temporary injunction barring the all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River from altering or remodeling any structure where campers were housed during the tragedy.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Capital plans include opening 30 new stores and remodeling 130 existing locations, many of which have not been refreshed in a decade, executives said.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The conservancy is mainly renovating the interior of the building, from remodeling the kitchen area to replacing the HVAC and heating systems.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
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In his ruling, Leon rejected the idea that past alterations and improvements to the White House, made without congressional authorization, mean that an entire new wing can be built without such approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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If authority demands alterations to your plans at the last minute, suggest a practical adjustment that preserves quality, because enduring leadership earns trust without drama.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents are paying attention For parents facing accusations of irresponsible gun practices, the potential loss of custody should provide a strong incentive for modifying their gun behavior.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The life of the rural region is framed in airy and luminous wide-screen images that recur with a lyrical vision of vast arcs of time amid dramatic social change.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of the most important concepts in cosmology is redshift, which doesn’t just come from changing your gravitational field or the relative motion of the source and observer, but from the expanding Universe as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the rallies over, the differences in ideology could complicate efforts to deliver their votes.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The different signs in the crowd signaled the difference in ages of the attendees.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People are left to navigate life-altering immigration proceedings without the ability to communicate with their attorneys.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The band is pitched right at a difficult juncture at which their artistic ambitions abut real, life-altering attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The theory of evolution, one of the keystones of modern biological theory, is based on the idea that living things on Earth can be traced back to other preexisting types and that the differences are due to modifications that occurred over successive generations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In late 2025 the company discontinued much of its product range and brought out a new stable of V series pistols, supposedly designed to resist modification with third-party switches.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much of the redesign focused on reworking the home’s layout to better suit modern living, particularly on the main level.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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