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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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
The judge ruled Kennedy likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee and slimming down the childhood vaccine schedule without the committee’s input.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Nigeria secured a $1 billion export finance deal with the UK to revamp two historic shipping ports in Lagos, the highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
San Diego voters could consider ballot measures in November that aim to boost the City Council’s budget power, make campaign money more transparent, revamp hotel tax rules and ban paid parking at bays and beaches.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The judge ruled Kennedy likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee and slimming down the childhood vaccine schedule without the committee’s input.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Nigeria secured a $1 billion export finance deal with the UK to revamp two historic shipping ports in Lagos, the highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
San Diego voters could consider ballot measures in November that aim to boost the City Council’s budget power, make campaign money more transparent, revamp hotel tax rules and ban paid parking at bays and beaches.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The judge ruled Kennedy likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee and slimming down the childhood vaccine schedule without the committee’s input.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamp
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Several luxury vehicles were parked outside, and the property appeared recently remodeled, the outlet reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The New Hampshire developer that’s already converting a pair of vacant office buildings into 171 apartments is now looking to remodel part of the Griffin Road office park into 96 more rental units.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In ‘Kansas City,’ Altman shot an entire concert in this club and then edited it into the flow of the film, where the musicians are providing a Greek chorus to all the shenanigans that are going on with the white characters.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Over the years that’s included adding moving lights and a computerized control board, restoring the original 1938 urns at the theater’s main entrance, repairing the main curtain and replacing the outdated sound system that had been there since the theater reopened in 2004.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, Dole proposed to donate the dam, reservoir and ditch system to the state in exchange for the state’s agreement to repair the spillway to meet and maintain dam safety standards.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Abril’s trial was initially scheduled to begin a year ago but was delayed after Abril changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in February 2025.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez have been reworking The Book of Mormon for 2026.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2026
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Under a new state law, the city could rework its network map to consider additional factors, such as whether pedestrians or bicyclists were struck or whether crash sites are near schools or disadvantaged communities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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While the project is delayed, some CRTPO members urged NCDOT to continue listening to residents and rebuild trust.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This suggests there may be real limits to the president’s ability to rebuild public support.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The team further enhanced performance by modifying the SMP’s chemical composition and reinforcing it with carbon fibers to improve stiffness and durability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The laws so far have been modified to increase state control.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated March 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Takaichi has pledged to revise Japan's security and defense policy by December and seeks to further bolster Japan's military with unmanned combative weapons and long-range missiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes after Mamdani pledged to revise the city's police response in non-criminal emergencies, including mental health crises.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamp. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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