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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
The signing of Karol G as ambassador comes as Reebok revamps its Classics lifestyle sneaker collection.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
As Caleb Downs heads to the NFL and Ohio State revamps its defense, McClain will become a vital part of what defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will do.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Fortune Weight Watchers revamps for the GLP-1 era.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
But over the past few years, the bustling area has seen quite a few additions and revamps, namely in the form of high-end malls and staggering mixed-use complexes, giving it a glossier look than ever before.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Do any of these revamps live up to the hype?
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Nexstar announced last month its intent to buy Tegna in a $6 billion transaction that would definitely put Nexstar over the ownership limit line, unless the FCC revamps those rules.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
These palaces in the sky are forever undergoing modernization and revamps to impress the most discerning guests.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
As Caleb Downs heads to the NFL and Ohio State revamps its defense, McClain will become a vital part of what defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will do.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Fortune Weight Watchers revamps for the GLP-1 era.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
But over the past few years, the bustling area has seen quite a few additions and revamps, namely in the form of high-end malls and staggering mixed-use complexes, giving it a glossier look than ever before.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Do any of these revamps live up to the hype?
—Jake Emen, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Nexstar announced last month its intent to buy Tegna in a $6 billion transaction that would definitely put Nexstar over the ownership limit line, unless the FCC revamps those rules.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
These palaces in the sky are forever undergoing modernization and revamps to impress the most discerning guests.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamps
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The push in beauty comes at a time when Walmart is doubling down on the style category, giving beauty, fashion and home prime real estate adjacent to the highly trafficked grocery or pharmacy departments in about 100 stores, with more to be added as the company remodels existing formats.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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The research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many existing image edits, however, remain online.—
Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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Thankfully, though, delight should arrive as your thoughtful edits blossom into shared success.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2026
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The new material repairs itself after sustaining damage, even at extremely low temperatures.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The entire building is 65 feet by 32 feet and within its walls, the landscape frequently changes.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This toaster changes all of that.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most of her fabrics come from the British cloth merchant Dugdale, which reworks archival fabrics from the mid-19th century, and operates in Huddersfield, in the North of England.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This decision protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust in public health.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Under the Healthy Indiana Plan, the bill modifies work and exemption requirements and requires the conditions to be met in the three preceding months before an individual applies.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The second option retains the existing median, modifies on-street parking and expands sidewalk width on both sides.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the latest overhaul, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), revises work requirements and alters who is exempt from them.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
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DaCosta both reveals and revises the story’s tragic dimension up front, opening with Hedda being questioned by the police about events that led to a certain consequential gunshot.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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