Synonyms of rework

rework

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 

1

as in to modify

to make different in some way

the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modify
• remodel
• change
• alter
• revise
• transform
• remake
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• revamp
• vary
• deform
• make over
• revolutionize
• mutate
• metamorphose
• transmute
• exchange
• transfigure
• retool
• convert
• commute
• regenerate
• rejigger

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• set
• fix
• stabilize
• freeze

2

as in to edit

to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating

the magazine will publish your poem if you rework it so that it's a little shorter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edit
• revise
• read
• redraft
• revamp
• print
• publish
• amend
• compile
• polish
• rectify
• perfect
• correct
• reedit
• annotate
• issue
• touch up
• emend
• copyedit
• sub
• subedit
• redact
• abridge
• blue-pencil
• get out
• recopy
• anthologize
• collect
• fact-check
• engross
• red-pencil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rework

As Dodgers officials reworked the details with Boston, Moreno spiked the deal for Pederson, Stripling and Pages. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Bills advanced by the Senate and Assembly aim to rework California’s climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other efforts. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Trump’s administration has reworked the program, and those costs are starting to come down. — Owen McCarthy, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026