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
In an alarming change that could force Cupertino, Saratoga and Los Altos Hills to slash millions of dollars from their budgets or raise local taxes, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is revamping a long-standing contract that provides those cities with public safety services.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Upgrades range from new playgrounds and outdoor gathering spaces to revamped entrances and parking lots.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
And last summer, Stern revamped the studio’s business model for The Hunting Wives, originally designed for a domestic run on Starz and a raft of international sales, to fit Netflix’s global rights paradigm.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The independent football regulator (IFR) had its powers switched on in December, revamping the way clubs’ owners, directors and senior executives are monitored, known as the ODSE regime.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Upgrades range from new playgrounds and outdoor gathering spaces to revamped entrances and parking lots.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
And last summer, Stern revamped the studio’s business model for The Hunting Wives, originally designed for a domestic run on Starz and a raft of international sales, to fit Netflix’s global rights paradigm.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The independent football regulator (IFR) had its powers switched on in December, revamping the way clubs’ owners, directors and senior executives are monitored, known as the ODSE regime.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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The room where students learn about beverage management, as Fraga did, was remodeled in 2020 and became the Bacardi Center of Excellence.—
Sherrilyn Cabrera,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mattie Freeman, 78, who is blind, will have her home remodeled to be more accessible by CG&S Design-Build.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 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,
18 Feb. 2026
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Steel Wool and Other Abrasive Scrubbers To prevent scratch marks that can be difficult to repair, Scott advises against using steel, wool, and other abrasive scrubbers on wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, the Kings announced that LaVine (finger), Domantas Sabonis (knee) and De’Andre Hunter (knee) had undergone season-ending surgery to repair their respective injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lander would be the overwhelming favorite to win that seat, which likely would be reworked as well to include more of his strongholds in Brooklyn and less of Manhattan.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The new contract reworks the final year of Murphy’s previous deal while also adding two more years.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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At first, the job seems almost too good to be true — beautiful house, steady pay, a chance to rebuild her life.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Razi Mohiuddin, who founded WVMA in 2007, is helping the Los Gatos mosque modify its existing conditional use permit with the town.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rezoning plan modifies land use rules to allow for taller, denser development.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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During a year’s moratorium, the county revised rules to ones considered fairly reasonable by everyone.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The county is in the midst of revising its comprehensive plan with the aid of MKSK Consultants of Columbus, Ohio.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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