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Recent Examples of retool
The Steelers have retooled a bit in the offseason, including acquiring two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks.
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Work is also underway to retool the fields at the Hayes Youth Athletic Complex.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
Herb Jones 6-7 | 206 | SF/PF | 26
New Orleans has shot down trade proposals for Jones in the past, but teams will come calling again as the Pelicans look to retool their roster.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
To investors, Niccol has already presented a multi-part strategy that involves retooling the company's marketing strategy, improving staffing in cafes, fixing the chain's mobile app issues and making its locations cozier.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2025
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Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Work is also underway to retool the fields at the Hayes Youth Athletic Complex.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
Herb Jones 6-7 | 206 | SF/PF | 26
New Orleans has shot down trade proposals for Jones in the past, but teams will come calling again as the Pelicans look to retool their roster.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
To investors, Niccol has already presented a multi-part strategy that involves retooling the company's marketing strategy, improving staffing in cafes, fixing the chain's mobile app issues and making its locations cozier.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retool
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At nearly every race—the locations include Silverstone, U.K.; Monza, Italy; Francorchamps, Belgium; Las Vegas; and Abu Dhabi—Sonny manages to rejigger the rules of the game, to the understandable irritation of Joshua and the rest of the team.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Nevertheless, shortages of rare earth materials, coming on top of the Auto industry’s need to rejigger global supply chains, makes responding to this new supply chain crisis even more difficult.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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One proposal being out forward by the experts is to transform the DGCA into an independent, oversight body along the lines of U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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But the developers’ pitch to transform Coney Island into a year-round destination has done little to assuage resistance from locals.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The noon Christmas in July event began with a lunch, then residents exchanged gifts during a popular seasonal game called white elephant – where typically low-cost items or interesting things lying around the house are wrapped and put in play.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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While chasing the suspect later in the morning, officers exchanged gunfire with the man and killed him.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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The Steven Spielberg film revolutionized the idea of a summer blockbuster and forever changed how humanity views sharks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The women’s health space was revolutionizing: New models were popping up that made care more accessible and inviting.—
Kayla Greaves,
SELF,
3 July 2025
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Also on sale for the first time, the compact backpack is perfect for a day hike or commuting to and from work.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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By 1959, Governor Clement commuted Bragg's sentence.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The Davis Center opened last month, transfiguring six acres at the north end of Central Park.—
Michael Kimmelman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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In each instance, the duties of the office transfigured the man into a sign and symbol of hope in the face of death.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Retool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retool. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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