retooling

present participle of retool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retooling
Verb
  • The Reynas and Berhalters, who grew up together and were in each other’s weddings, still might not be exchanging pleasantries or Christmas cards.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026
  • The video then cuts to the attacker facing off with two men who have intervened, exchanging punches with one of them before running through the store with the men in pursuit.
    Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Fortunately, Spielberg stepped up to the plate, transforming the short novel into a big-screen masterpiece.
    Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Strong performance across both measures suggests expats are likely to benefit from a secure and socially accessible environment, whether commuting, accessing local services, or building new social connections.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Childcare is subsidized, and extensive public transportation makes commuting affordable without requiring multiple vehicles.
    Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • While currently a research achievement, IBM aims for production within five years, potentially revolutionizing computing.
    John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The magical world of Pixar’s Toy Story franchise where toys come to life has been dominating the box office and revolutionizing animation since 1995’s Toy Story.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Afterwards, group members went on to form several other hugely meaningful outfits such as Slint, Gastr Del Sol, Bastro, Papa M and the For Carnation, transmuting Squirrel Bait’s Reagan-era aggression into more esoteric, impossible-to-classify sonic explorations.
    Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 25 June 2026
  • Writing arrived as a compulsion, transmuting grief into something palatable and art-like, like a View-Master stereoscope with kaleidoscope slides.
    Eli Raphael, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
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“Retooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retooling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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