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The Rangers did retain Robert Garcia, Jacob Latz and Chris Martin, their next three highest in terms of innings pitched, and added Tyler Alexander, Carter Baumler and Jakob Junis in an effort to retool the bullpen.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
By re-signing Heyward, the Steelers now presumably have a longer runway to continue to retool that position, though that will need to continue to be a priority.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The next 12 weeks of the runoff will show whether Roy can retool his campaign and devote more attention to Texas after spending much of the primary in Washington.
—Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Not amend it, not retool it, not further twist it and contort it, but repeal it.
—Sean Camacho, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
By re-signing Heyward, the Steelers now presumably have a longer runway to continue to retool that position, though that will need to continue to be a priority.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The next 12 weeks of the runoff will show whether Roy can retool his campaign and devote more attention to Texas after spending much of the primary in Washington.
—Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Not amend it, not retool it, not further twist it and contort it, but repeal it.
—Sean Camacho, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retool
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The movie then had to push its release date and do reshoots to rejigger the story.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The change represents an attempt to rejigger the Xbox business from Asha Sharma, a former Meta executive who replaced Phil Spencer as Microsoft's gaming chief in February.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set to debut this September, Kerrigan's forthcoming book aims to transform women's approach to dating by working to establish better standards, self-worth and confidence.—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pro football player, 28, and his wife, 24, exchanged vows underneath a marble dome surrounded by blush-toned blooms, set directly in front of a lake fountain.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is no doubt AI has the potential to revolutionize workflows, especially in care facilities.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The cosmos invites you to revolutionize your daily reality!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The survey is targeted at nearby residents, business owners and people who commute through the area.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The weeklong security restrictions have disrupted daily life, with hundreds of thousands of residents struggling to commute even short distances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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