as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
despite the extensive revamping, much of the factory's equipment is still obsolete
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as in remodeling
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 editing
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 repairing
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 revamping
Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025
This week, Kaitlin Butts celebrates inking a label deal with Republic by issuing a tender revamping of a Jimmy Eat World hit.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Whether Boone returns or not, there needs to be a complete revamping of offensive approach from the coaching staff on up to the analytics department.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The rebuild, the retooling, the revamping — whatever the Nationals are calling their current status — has been a disaster.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If their account holds up, the standard view of how the universe evolved will need serious revamping.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Crews need to close off the area to get the year-long rejuvenation work done so the existing buoy will be protectively boxed off while seawall construction, road work and revamping of the plaza proceeds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The revamping of the modernist façade of the hotel was left to Spanish architect Ramon de Arana, who designed a striking staircase entry and used aged brass to frame each guestroom from the exterior, resulting in a dynamic interplay with the changing light of the day.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
The strategy included small touches, like reintroducing the condiment bar and requiring baristas to use Sharpies to write personal messages, and bigger investments, like staffing more baristas and revamping its cafes for $100,000 a pop.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Since then, the airline’s management has made progress cutting costs by cancelling and renegotiating aircraft leases, revamping its route system and cutting Spirit’s labor costs, among other measures.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The discount grocer is also revamping its website.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Pentagon officials are also revamping how service members' body fat is to be measured and what's considered acceptable, according to internal documentation reviewed by ABC News.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
By some estimates, revamping the system will cost more than a hundred billion dollars and take years.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
So to ensure that everyone is working in harmony, the exec is revamping the usual chain of command; Colgate’s top leaders are hearing out entry-level staffers, stimulating the flow of ideas between ranks and generations to generate the best possible outcome.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
From sleek joggers to breathable wide-leg styles, join me in revamping my sweatpants collection and reaching peak levels of cozy this winter.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
As much as anything else now, facing that revamping — and executing it well — is the key to what the sequel becomes.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025
This week, Kaitlin Butts celebrates inking a label deal with Republic by issuing a tender revamping of a Jimmy Eat World hit.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Whether Boone returns or not, there needs to be a complete revamping of offensive approach from the coaching staff on up to the analytics department.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The rebuild, the retooling, the revamping — whatever the Nationals are calling their current status — has been a disaster.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If their account holds up, the standard view of how the universe evolved will need serious revamping.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Crews need to close off the area to get the year-long rejuvenation work done so the existing buoy will be protectively boxed off while seawall construction, road work and revamping of the plaza proceeds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The revamping of the modernist façade of the hotel was left to Spanish architect Ramon de Arana, who designed a striking staircase entry and used aged brass to frame each guestroom from the exterior, resulting in a dynamic interplay with the changing light of the day.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
In response to questions from reporters, a spokesperson for Hogsett said the administration met the requirements for the portal by revamping the city’s website in 2019.
—IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
The strategy included small touches, like reintroducing the condiment bar and requiring baristas to use Sharpies to write personal messages, and bigger investments, like staffing more baristas and revamping its cafes for $100,000 a pop.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Since then, the airline’s management has made progress cutting costs by cancelling and renegotiating aircraft leases, revamping its route system and cutting Spirit’s labor costs, among other measures.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The discount grocer is also revamping its website.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Pentagon officials are also revamping how service members' body fat is to be measured and what's considered acceptable, according to internal documentation reviewed by ABC News.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
By some estimates, revamping the system will cost more than a hundred billion dollars and take years.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
So to ensure that everyone is working in harmony, the exec is revamping the usual chain of command; Colgate’s top leaders are hearing out entry-level staffers, stimulating the flow of ideas between ranks and generations to generate the best possible outcome.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
From sleek joggers to breathable wide-leg styles, join me in revamping my sweatpants collection and reaching peak levels of cozy this winter.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Frames can be stacked for merged clarity, and imagery further enhanced using third party editing software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Best of luck editing this draft!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The couple began repairing and renovating the house after Irene, but before that work was done, Superstorm Sandy struck the next year, destroying brand new windows and other furnishings inside.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Being a self-repairing sack of meat, even in 2026, still has its advantages.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Similar proposals have drawn alarm from voting rights groups, which say such changes could lead to widespread problems for voters.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most patients show changes in the fluid that surrounds the brain, commonly seen in other viral brain infections.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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That calculus is slowly changing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But his position and the Dolphins’ previous penchant for unnecessarily reworking all contracts might cause a quick pause on it this offseason.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The result of at least 2 years of R&D, prototyping, testing and reworking the idea from Band Industries founders Hassane Slaibi and Bassam Jalgha, the concept intrigued me.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bluejays are in a rebuilding cycle now, 12-9, including 6-4 in the Big East, coming off a 24-point loss to Marquette, which suggests the old hostile environment fears should be less relevant.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Thursday, February 6 City and state officials open a resource center at Friends Hospital, where businesses affected by the crash can learn about replacing their documents, get help with insurance and begin rebuilding.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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