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
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
The project is part of a broader revamping of Gulf logistics and energy routes.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Considering how much revamping has gone on this offseason, the Bucs may have answered that question for you.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kansas City Star,
14 Dec. 2025
Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Best Wayfair Bedding Deals With temperatures high and only going up, revamping your bedding is a must-do for summer.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Yu recommends revamping bot-blocking strategies, then redesigning sites with an eye on potential tokens for AI agents to grab.
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
For all the talk of revamping Venezuela’s oil infrastructure or improving the fiscal regime, there seemed to be no concern for the fact that the country has been ruined.
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Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The Idaho Legislature for years has considered revamping its school funding formula, but none of its previous efforts have come to fruition.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Southlake families can expect big park improvements later this year as the city invests in revamping North Park to enhance visitors’ experience playing and watching flag football, youth football, lacrosse games and other recreational activities.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Noun
Lalas was the American holdover from Fox’s 2022 studio show — the one that necessitated such revamping.
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Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
The project is part of a broader revamping of Gulf logistics and energy routes.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Considering how much revamping has gone on this offseason, the Bucs may have answered that question for you.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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
Verb
Though he was said to back revamping the Social Security system and raising the retirement age, Greenspan was wary of how his public statements as Fed chairman might move markets.
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Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Best Wayfair Bedding Deals With temperatures high and only going up, revamping your bedding is a must-do for summer.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Yu recommends revamping bot-blocking strategies, then redesigning sites with an eye on potential tokens for AI agents to grab.
—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
For all the talk of revamping Venezuela’s oil infrastructure or improving the fiscal regime, there seemed to be no concern for the fact that the country has been ruined.
—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
BasicNet’s strategy for Sebago is a case study in revamping heritage brands with a cool undercurrent through a lifestyle proposition.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The Idaho Legislature for years has considered revamping its school funding formula, but none of its previous efforts have come to fruition.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Southlake families can expect big park improvements later this year as the city invests in revamping North Park to enhance visitors’ experience playing and watching flag football, youth football, lacrosse games and other recreational activities.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
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The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.
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Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
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Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
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This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
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But that requires several changes to state law and the Colorado Constitution requires ballot measures address only one subject.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols.
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The threat environment is active and constantly changing, but the lesson here extends well beyond this specific threat and current conflict.
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Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
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Vendors understand that switching platforms often requires rebuilding workflows or migrating complex data structures.
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The money is needed for emergency stabilization of the building, a temporary space for members to hold services, and rebuilding efforts, says the church.
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