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
Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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
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
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
General manager Jason Licht began revamping the defense by signing pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad and veteran linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom in free agency.
—Fred Goodall, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Busy revamping your home’s storage for springtime?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
As questions about transparency and cronyism swirl, Huntington Beach leaders are divided over the handling of a brand management and marketing contract aimed at revamping the city’s merchandising and licensing systems.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
But, yes, there are ways to keep interest up while revamping the product.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The redesign increased high-frequency routes while eliminating or revamping others, forcing some riders to rely more on transfers and longer walks to reach their destinations.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Cook is best known in Silicon Valley as an operations guru, revamping Apple’s supply chain after joining in 1998 as an executive vice president of worldwide sales and operations.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The backstory Two centuries old, this family-run farm is now in the hands of eighth-generation owner José Antonio Uva, who spent over a decade revamping the property before reopening it as a hotel in 2016.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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
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
Verb
The plan was to remove Alex Jones from his bully pulpit while simultaneously revamping it as an arm of The Onion, with the help of gun control nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety and support from the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
General manager Jason Licht began revamping the defense by signing pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad and veteran linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom in free agency.
—Fred Goodall, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Busy revamping your home’s storage for springtime?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
As questions about transparency and cronyism swirl, Huntington Beach leaders are divided over the handling of a brand management and marketing contract aimed at revamping the city’s merchandising and licensing systems.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
But, yes, there are ways to keep interest up while revamping the product.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The redesign increased high-frequency routes while eliminating or revamping others, forcing some riders to rely more on transfers and longer walks to reach their destinations.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Cook is best known in Silicon Valley as an operations guru, revamping Apple’s supply chain after joining in 1998 as an executive vice president of worldwide sales and operations.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The backstory Two centuries old, this family-run farm is now in the hands of eighth-generation owner José Antonio Uva, who spent over a decade revamping the property before reopening it as a hotel in 2016.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smaller restaurants would also likely struggle to sustain the rent needed for a space that size, Edwards said, and costs like remodeling older kitchens could cost $500,000 to $1 million.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Todd is series editing with Emily Hirst producing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From a young age, she was captivated by film photography, often collecting cameras, repairing them, and even reselling them in high school.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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That the system is repairing this longstanding exclusion?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Setting a boundary or changing your space shifts the energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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That means the 34-story hotel and adjacent casino have risen to their full height along the Chicago River, changing the city’s architectural and economic landscape.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Excessive regulation and permitting delays make rebuilding far more expensive, which pushes premiums even higher.—
Steve Hilton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Now, Braverman said, people are in a stage of rebuilding.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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“Revamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamping. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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