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
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The hoteliers argued that expansion and remodeling were needed to keep up with nearby competitors.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Yet, American homeowners still invested $520 billion in remodeling last year, with kitchens accounting for about 10% of that total.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With the school year coming to an end next week, García said her son had been looking forward to helping out on a remodeling project.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Construction and remodeling companies can also be guilty of overbilling for their work and using inflated invoices.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
This is more like remodeling instead of adding a few accent pillows.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Research shows that a combination of weight-bearing activity, resistance training, and balance work can help slow bone loss, support bone remodeling, and reduce overall fall and fracture risk.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 May 2026
Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
That emphasis on narrative led her naturally into heirloom remodeling — and, unexpectedly, divorce jewelry.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The hoteliers argued that expansion and remodeling were needed to keep up with nearby competitors.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Yet, American homeowners still invested $520 billion in remodeling last year, with kitchens accounting for about 10% of that total.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With the school year coming to an end next week, García said her son had been looking forward to helping out on a remodeling project.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Construction and remodeling companies can also be guilty of overbilling for their work and using inflated invoices.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
This is more like remodeling instead of adding a few accent pillows.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Research shows that a combination of weight-bearing activity, resistance training, and balance work can help slow bone loss, support bone remodeling, and reduce overall fall and fracture risk.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 May 2026
Verb
And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those moves led to major postseason alterations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The use of shotcrete makes modifying a 65-year-old structure easier, adds Dull.—
D. Hunter Reardon,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The shooting also raised questions about differences in security approaches between major public events.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Southwest Airlines is once again altering its plus-size passenger policy after a previous change earlier this year sparked continuous backlash from some of the airline’s most loyal passengers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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In its statement, the Iranian Navy said that the ships tried to enter the Persian Gulf by altering and turning off their navigation systems.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Lipa’s interpretation captures that same spirit, reworking the silhouette for a new generation with a distinctly contemporary appeal.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The current plan preserves the retail center while significantly reworking it, Fink said.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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