1
as in remodels
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 edits
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 repairs
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 revamps
These palaces in the sky are forever undergoing modernization and revamps to impress the most discerning guests.
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Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamps
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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Slovak also edits six works of poetry every year under the Penguin Poets imprint.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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That said, the screen should still be fine for basic photo edits such as cropping, resizing, and global changes to brightness, contrast, and/or saturation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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Rudely treated like a worker drone by the men organizing the show, Angèle’s job is beautification but also repairs.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.—
Dwayne Myers,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
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Beyond sports-specific performance metrics, biomechanics research has long shown that altering the properties of playing surfaces changes muscle stiffness, joint loading and range of motion.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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This approach rebuilds human connection in environments often dominated by data and automation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Environmental groups successfully lobbied for the closing of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet in 2009, launched barrier island rebuilds, and restored thousands of acres of marsh.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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The third amendment, set for a vote, from Wilson, modifies federal statutes related to military bases.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the administrative law judge finds in favor of the petitioners on any of the issues raised, or finds the DNR did not comply with some aspect of state law, then the project can’t move forward unless the DNR modifies the permit.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
16 June 2024
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In addition to that particular month’s jobs information, the report also revises up or down the previous two months’ jobs totals.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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On June 30, the EPA issued an interim final rule for national emission standards for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities, which revises all 2025 and 2026 compliance dates for standards to April 3, 2027, according to EPA documents.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Revamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamps. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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