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
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
Cotton points out that new remodeling solutions reduce the hassle that once came with replacing or upgrading a tub.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
In their filing, the Stewards argued that remodeling and construction are already underway, even as the search for their daughter’s body continues.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Saxon says that Ye hired him to helm renovation and ultimate remodeling of the then–$57 million house.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Efforts to convince state lawmakers for major remodeling dollars for Grand Casino Arena were met with a cool audience a year ago when Leipold and then-Mayor Melvin Carter presented plans for a $769 million renovation, which would rely on nearly $400 million from state appropriations bonds.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
The property has nearly completed a $120 million renovation, including a refresh of the lobby and rooms, and a remodeling of the wellness facility, which offers a wide array of treatments.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Costs of remodeling The renovation process for Arena Players began about five years ago, and the total cost was about $5 million.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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
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
Noun
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
Cotton points out that new remodeling solutions reduce the hassle that once came with replacing or upgrading a tub.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
In their filing, the Stewards argued that remodeling and construction are already underway, even as the search for their daughter’s body continues.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Saxon says that Ye hired him to helm renovation and ultimate remodeling of the then–$57 million house.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Efforts to convince state lawmakers for major remodeling dollars for Grand Casino Arena were met with a cool audience a year ago when Leipold and then-Mayor Melvin Carter presented plans for a $769 million renovation, which would rely on nearly $400 million from state appropriations bonds.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
The property has nearly completed a $120 million renovation, including a refresh of the lobby and rooms, and a remodeling of the wellness facility, which offers a wide array of treatments.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Costs of remodeling The renovation process for Arena Players began about five years ago, and the total cost was about $5 million.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
Noun
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One major alteration is how the death of Scarpetta’s father impacts her future career.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The alteration was discovered in a copy of the Book of the Dead (a tome filled with spells meant to aid the dead in their passage to the afterlife) that is believed to have been commissioned for a royal archive supervisor named Rambose.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Starbucks’ new rewards system kicked in on Tuesday, March 10, modifying the way its app users earn freebies.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Real-world potential One study of more than 125,000 patients suggested that about 50% of people with obesity discontinue appetite-modifying GLP-1 medications within a year.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scientists say the ice cap is an extraordinary trove of data about pre-industrial human activity and environmental change.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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Twenty-four hours later, changes were readily apparent in the prefrontal cortex.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The redesign coincides with changing times in the organization, from a new coaching staff, a reshaped roster, and soon, a new stadium set to open in 2027.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The options include changing the backup device name and selecting which hard drives to back up.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But ultimately, San Diego’s quality was the difference, as Anders Dreyer’s first-half goal gave the visitors a 1-0 win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ultrarunner and coach Marco Altini has a great discussion of his personal experimentation on altering metabolic flexibility to improve his running performance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That outlaws modifications to the home itself, including extra parking or sewer capacity, fire sprinklers, additional entrances or exits, or upgrades to meet current building codes.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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One simple modification that has brought success to Espinal is getting the bat off his shoulder and attacking the count early.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Panthers, as with every other NFL team, can now negotiate with external unrestricted free agents and take steps toward reworking their roster ahead of 2026.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Designers are clearly having fun too, reworking the style across pumps, sneakers, and hybrid styles.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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