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
The bill would rework the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to pool their TV rights — a move proponents have said could add billions of dollars to the ecosystem in a conclusion the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences believe is inaccurate.
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
The former group of employees is less sure about using AI without compromising company data, haven’t made as much progress on reworking their team and worker tasks around AI, and aren’t as aware of buzzy trends like vibe coding.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The bill would rework the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to pool their TV rights — a move proponents have said could add billions of dollars to the ecosystem in a conclusion the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences believe is inaccurate.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Networking events are also being reworked this year in an effort to encourage more meaningful interactions between brands and retailers.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
The former group of employees is less sure about using AI without compromising company data, haven’t made as much progress on reworking their team and worker tasks around AI, and aren’t as aware of buzzy trends like vibe coding.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The bill would rework the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to pool their TV rights — a move proponents have said could add billions of dollars to the ecosystem in a conclusion the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences believe is inaccurate.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Networking events are also being reworked this year in an effort to encourage more meaningful interactions between brands and retailers.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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The Utilities Commission will begin an evidentiary hearing in the case July 7 before deciding later this year whether to approve, modify or reject Duke’s request.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Picking an easier-to-modify plant was off the table, too.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Da Messina’s Annunciation famously excises the angel Gabriel, while Ghirri’s version further edits the event by also obscuring the Virgin herself.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Choose a direction, ask better questions, and revise details without losing heart.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Whether public scrutiny altered the outcome is impossible to prove.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Southwest Airlines is once again altering its plus-size passenger policy after a previous change earlier this year sparked continuous backlash from some of the airline’s most loyal passengers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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