retooled

Definition of retoolednext
past tense of retool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retooled
Verb
  • In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The property has since been transformed into a modern, multiuse space, with WYSO occupying the lower floors, while Chappelle's offices will be based on the top floor.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Prisoners exchanged Russia's Defense Ministry said that a prisoner swap Saturday brought home 175 of its soldiers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • After Crown Prince Hussein exchanged vows with Rajwa Alseif, the couple participated in a motorcade of red Land Rover jeeps.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Her team's research on cortisol and brain function has revolutionized our understanding and treatment of PTSD worldwide.
    Big Think, Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Like the streaming service that revolutionized how the world watches movies, insurers negotiated a subscription payment to manufacturers in exchange for unlimited access to the cure.
    Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • He's commuted for nearly four years, but recently the spikes of gas have increased, surpassing his monthly budget.
    Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In 2016, President Obama commuted his sentence.
    Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That chapter taught us that even our pain can be transmuted into power.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
  • American narratives about racial prejudice, immigration, and injustice have been transmuted into the just-different-enough context of Catholic versus Protestant battle lines.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Retooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retooled. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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