1
as in to remodel
to make different in some way
the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers
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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it
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Recent Examples of revamp
Duffy never intended to revamp an old dress for her second wedding outfit.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The justices in 2017 ruled in favor of a church preschool that was excluded from a state program that aimed to help preschools revamp their playgrounds.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Southwest Airlines is revamping its fare bundles with four tiers: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, and Basic.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
While any delay on such an important project can be frustrating, plans to revamp that area of Mission Bay have never been on the fast track.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The justices in 2017 ruled in favor of a church preschool that was excluded from a state program that aimed to help preschools revamp their playgrounds.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Southwest Airlines is revamping its fare bundles with four tiers: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, and Basic.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
While any delay on such an important project can be frustrating, plans to revamp that area of Mission Bay have never been on the fast track.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamp
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Between deciding how to split bills, who takes out the trash, and when to remodel the kitchen, deciding how to decorate your new place can feel like an afterthought.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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List of Walmart locations to undergo remodeling in five US states Walmart shared a list of stores that will be remodeled across five U.S. states: North Carolina, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited and (barely!) condensed.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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This interview has been edited for clarity and length. IndieWire: Was there anything left on your bucket list for the show, going into this last season?—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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In the 50 years since, particularly the past 30 after formal relations were normalized in 1995, Washington has pursued reconciliation efforts with Hanoi, including a number of programs that sought to repair some of the damage the war wrought on generations of Vietnamese.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Amtrak’s excuse for killing so many trains for so many New Yorkers on some of the busiest routes in the country is that the federal railway monopoly will be repairing parts of the East River Tunnel.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The foundation claimed Mexico was unlikely to change its stance when Sheinbaum was elected despite the escalating threat from cartels.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Jay O'Brien speaks with minors fighting black lung, and Republicans urging Trump to change course.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Now Bounties are also being reworked to try to make things a little better for both the winning and losing team.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bernthal has a bigger part this time and his character has been reworked into a comedic sidekick with his own kooky wiring.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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With Sheinbaum still attacking the DEA as a symbol of American interventionism, all four of those competing agencies may have an easier time rebuilding trust with the Mexican government.—
Tim Golden,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The town of Jackson is rebuilding three months after the attack, but Ellie is still out for justice.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dupont then modified its spin plan in January, deciding to keep water with the remaining company assets and only spin off electronics.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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While the outdoor set had existed for decades as Colonial Street, it was extensively modified for Desperate Housewives and has since taken on a life of its own.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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The order mandates that the CPB revise its 2025 General Provisions to explicitly prohibit direct or indirect funding to NPR and PBS.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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All applicants are sent the reviewers’ comments, and those not receiving funding may revise their proposal and resubmit.—
Brady Thomas West,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamp. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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