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Recent Examples of retool
Russaw, Smith and Walker are productive veterans who should help retool a defensive line that is losing stars Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald.
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The changeover brought operations to a halt in order to retool the plant.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Ford also is pushing the Bronco Sport following the end of production in December of the Escape crossover to retool Louisville Assembly Plant for the company's next-generation electric vehicle platform.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
If James departs after this season, the Lakers can retain Reaves and maintain $50 million in cap space to retool the roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The changeover brought operations to a halt in order to retool the plant.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Ford also is pushing the Bronco Sport following the end of production in December of the Escape crossover to retool Louisville Assembly Plant for the company's next-generation electric vehicle platform.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
If James departs after this season, the Lakers can retain Reaves and maintain $50 million in cap space to retool the roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retool
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The Administration would surely try to rejigger the levies using different legal authorities, which create another round of anxiety and uncertainty for businesses, particularly small businesses.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The supply side must also be considered, as businesses may rejigger their supply chains based on their perception of the tariffs’ future impact, leading to changes in pricing.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Nov. 2025
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Since the late 1980s, South Korea has transformed into a robust democracy, with regular protests, free speech, fair elections and peaceful transfers of power.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Who wouldn’t exchange a day at middle school for Liu’s glamorous existence?—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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As Kaedi Cecala stood beside her husband, Mikey Cecala, the couple exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends gathered to celebrate their wedding.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the 2006 world championships in Italy, Swenson discovered the game-changing ski mountaineering gear that had been invented there, revolutionizing climbing and descending mountains on skis.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nutrition standards were improving, supermarkets were full of organic food, and American cuisine was being revolutionized.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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After a petition from reality TV star Kim Kardashian, the president commuted her sentence during his first term.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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The car rides commuting to and from the theater are filled with answering texts and emails, while also resting her voice.—
Leigh Scheps,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bent on experiencing a radical depth of intimacy with God, Ann leads her disciples in extended, highly expressive sessions of musical worship: again and again, the Shakers close their eyes, hurl their arms heavenward, and transfigure their ecstasy into song.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Jan. 2026
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And as our correspondence has moved largely online – transfiguring into WhatsApp messages, video calls, or just an exchange of memes – our communication and language have changed accordingly.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Retool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retool. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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