1
as in to modify
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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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
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Recent Examples of rework
Sanchez reached out to Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, the co-founders of the brand Monse, who are also creative directors of Oscar de la Renta, to rework the look.
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Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Now Bounties are also being reworked to try to make things a little better for both the winning and losing team.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bernthal has a bigger part this time and his character has been reworked into a comedic sidekick with his own kooky wiring.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
As a result, the Pentagon must rework its procurement process so that doing business with the armed forces is easier and speedier.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Now Bounties are also being reworked to try to make things a little better for both the winning and losing team.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bernthal has a bigger part this time and his character has been reworked into a comedic sidekick with his own kooky wiring.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
As a result, the Pentagon must rework its procurement process so that doing business with the armed forces is easier and speedier.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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After that, Newsom has 120 days to either to approve the pardon, modify it or deny it.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Many other border security policies date back to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952, which is still in use — though heavily modified — today.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Ironically, users spend significant time editing these AI outputs, essentially becoming engineers trying to coax a machine into sounding real.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
17 May 2025
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer knocking at the door; it’s remodeled the house and is now rearranging the furniture of our lives.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The architectural team is continually remodeling, raising storefronts for a more elevated look and expanding outdoor walkways to create a more open, spacious experience.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The Trump administration is greasing the wheels on the transition to autonomous driving by relaxing and revising federal regulations, though risks to the public remain.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The changes are part of Newsom’s May revise to be unveiled Wednesday and aimed at addressing a $16 billion shortfall blamed on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as well as rising drug costs and higher health care utilization among seniors.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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The area began changing drastically in the 1990s after Leo had moved away and when steel mills and other factories where village residents worked closed.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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What really changed for Bobrovsky was the Panthers went from a run-and-gun offensive team to an in-your-face defensive team under coach Paul Maurice.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Airlines have been proactively altering their schedules, partly by canceling some flights in and out of Newark, to address the current limitations at the airfield.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Exposure to air, light, and heat can lead to the breakdown or oxidation of the ingredients, altering the scent and potentially causing skin irritation.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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