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
Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Capital Area Dental Foundation helped recipients get dental care, Firehouse Animal Health Centers donated pet care, University Federal Credit Union provided financial planning services and CG&S Design-Build is leading the remodeling effort of one home.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Since 1995, Angi has connected home professionals with homeowners and customers across more than 500 different categories, from repairing and remodeling homes to cleaning and landscaping.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Following an extensive remodeling effort over the past three months, George’s at the Cove’s rooftop Ocean Terrace in La Jolla will reopen on Friday.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The incentive will be provided as a reimbursement after occupancy of the building, per the city, and can be used to reimburse costs for things like engineering, architecture, demolition and remodeling.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Most top freezer models can fairly easily change the direction their doors open, which is a handy feature for remodeling or when moving to a new home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The district also considered limitations to remodeling or rebuilding.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Even a small section of tile can make a room feel elevated without remodeling an entire space.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
The desk Obama used alongside his chambers chairs met a gruesome end when it, along with other desks in the Senate, was destroyed after remodeling in late 2006.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
The show featured around 150 local home improvement companies specializing in remodeling, exteriors, windows and doors, electrical and backyards.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Capital Area Dental Foundation helped recipients get dental care, Firehouse Animal Health Centers donated pet care, University Federal Credit Union provided financial planning services and CG&S Design-Build is leading the remodeling effort of one home.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Since 1995, Angi has connected home professionals with homeowners and customers across more than 500 different categories, from repairing and remodeling homes to cleaning and landscaping.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Following an extensive remodeling effort over the past three months, George’s at the Cove’s rooftop Ocean Terrace in La Jolla will reopen on Friday.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The incentive will be provided as a reimbursement after occupancy of the building, per the city, and can be used to reimburse costs for things like engineering, architecture, demolition and remodeling.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Most top freezer models can fairly easily change the direction their doors open, which is a handy feature for remodeling or when moving to a new home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Aside from layoffs and cost-cutting, Adamolekun also plans to give Red Lobster a facelift by improving the restaurant’s ambiance, refreshing its menu, and remodeling its restaurants.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The district also considered limitations to remodeling or rebuilding.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Even a small section of tile can make a room feel elevated without remodeling an entire space.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
The desk Obama used alongside his chambers chairs met a gruesome end when it, along with other desks in the Senate, was destroyed after remodeling in late 2006.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
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But Parker has also taken a few creative liberties and made adaptational alterations — including a key conversation that the showrunner now regrets leaving out.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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But for Bashara, the most important aspects to consider in assessing potential are the home’s foundation, roof, and the extent of previous alterations.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Boeing is in the process of modifying two of its 747-800 aircraft that are slated to replace the existing fleet of two aging Boeing 747-200 aircraft that the president currently uses and that take on the Air Force One call sign when the president is aboard.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Terraforming — the process of modifying a planet’s atmosphere, temperature, surface, and ecology to be habitable — is looking less and less feasible the more scientists research it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Iran has intensified its crackdown on dissent amid concerns war could trigger regime change.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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One way out is to imagine that dark energy — the culprit and driving force behind the accelerated expansion of the Universe — can in some way change over time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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How would changing the FDA’s rules to make more drugs available OTC affect accessibility?—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Milford’s depth was the difference as Brayden Boccia at 126 pounds delivered a decisive 10-0 pinfall victory continuing a family legacy on the mat.—
Brian Fabry,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Basyrova’s jump shots and senior wing Cara McKel’s backdoor layups were the difference makers on offense.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers are seeking to limit geoengineering, or intentionally altering the atmosphere.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Together, the ongoing legal battles, the potential referendum to strike down the map and the looming race for the 5th District will mark a pivotal moment for Kansas City, potentially altering the city’s political makeup for years.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Because these combinations use existing menu components, employees can ring them up with slight modifications.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers last June that the security modifications to the jet would cost less than $400 million but provided no details.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Going forward, Osti believes there’s a lot more to explore beyond reworking house icons.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rather than simply reworking the interiors and materials, Grillo’s task was to give physical form to a lifetime of experiences.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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