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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1
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
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
Chinese private equity firms tend to move fast, revamping menus, adjusting prices and scaling rapidly, including into lower-tier cities.
—Elaine Yu,anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
The legacy department store Macy’s is revamping the in-store experience to win over wary shoppers.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
The Secretary of State’s office has been trying to update its campaign finance disclosure portal since 2016, and that’s just revamping a website.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
California’s move to abandon a plan revamping the state’s antiquated 911 system, after spending hundreds of millions on the project, has critics fuming.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Kiefer sees revamping the brand in its original image as central to bringing together both families and communities across the country, and says in doing so, Hooters could begin to bridge America’s political and cultural divide.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
So, Samsung is reportedly revamping its styus tech to allow for Qi2 accessories beyond cases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 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
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
Chinese private equity firms tend to move fast, revamping menus, adjusting prices and scaling rapidly, including into lower-tier cities.
—Elaine Yu,anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
The legacy department store Macy’s is revamping the in-store experience to win over wary shoppers.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
The Secretary of State’s office has been trying to update its campaign finance disclosure portal since 2016, and that’s just revamping a website.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
California’s move to abandon a plan revamping the state’s antiquated 911 system, after spending hundreds of millions on the project, has critics fuming.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Kiefer sees revamping the brand in its original image as central to bringing together both families and communities across the country, and says in doing so, Hooters could begin to bridge America’s political and cultural divide.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
So, Samsung is reportedly revamping its styus tech to allow for Qi2 accessories beyond cases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping
Noun
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The break was necessary, though uncomfortable, to make some alterations before allowing this work to become my lifestyle again.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact time frame for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The plan includes improving steak quality, enhancing customer service, simplifying the menu, strengthening marketing efforts and remodeling nearly all remaining locations.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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The building has served the Russian-speaking community for 20 years, Afanasyev said, and a lot of time has been spent remodeling it.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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On Friday, the company finally put up guardrails, limiting image generation and image editing only to paying subscribers, who make up a small percentage of the site.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Without adequate sleep, your body has trouble repairing tissues, regulating hormones and managing energy balance.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Receipts obtained by The Bee showed that most of the cost related to repairing the classroom involved asbestos abatement and testing.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In November 2025, Chief Jaime Moore was sworn in as the new head of the department following leadership changes, brought on by the handling of the Palisades Fire.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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Behind closed doors, Swift and her team quietly rebuilt the show during a short break, learning new choreography, reworking sets and keeping it all secret.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Gators are rebuilding under new Coach Jon Sumrall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the lasting impacts from the Palisades Fire still reverberating through Los Angeles a year later, Mayor Karen Bass reflected upon one of the state's worst natural disasters through an optimistic lens focused on rebuilding.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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