1
as in to modify
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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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 front office has yet to make any player personnel announcements and has the flexibility to rework the roster, but Mitrovic will still need to demonstrate tactical awareness to get the most out of a talented squad that struggled for consistency and rarely lived up to its potential last year.
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Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The Art Library concept in Rosewood São Paolo, for instance, is being reworked as a retail platform for local craft.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
From tropical fruits, including 23 cultivars of avocado and 65 varieties of mango, to flowering plants, trees, and more, you’ll be inspired to rework your garden at home.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The Art Library concept in Rosewood São Paolo, for instance, is being reworked as a retail platform for local craft.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
From tropical fruits, including 23 cultivars of avocado and 65 varieties of mango, to flowering plants, trees, and more, you’ll be inspired to rework your garden at home.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
The kitchen has been completely reworked with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a wine cellar, an ice maker, and a breakfast nook that feels more townhouse than co-op.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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As a result, the company has modified its algorithm for these ads in the US.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even in soybeans, a notoriously difficult crop to modify, the method achieved efficient gene editing with minimal tissue culture steps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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This interview has been edited for clarity and length.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Ceballos companies remodeled a large indoor sports arena in Caracas called Poliedro de Caracas.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lake Orion Public Schools sought a $272 million bond to remodel and otherwise improve school buildings, education technology and other infrastructure like making playground equipment more accessible for people with disabilities and updating the district's bus fleet.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act updated the farm safety net and other farm insurance programs, but lawmakers still need to revise programs concerning rural development and agricultural research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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On November 4, California voters passed Proposition 50, an amendment put forth by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom that would temporarily revise the state’s congressional map, a move expected to boost Democrats in future elections.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kansas freshman guard Kohl Rosario changed his physical appearance dramatically on Tuesday, deciding to shave his trademark mustache prior to the Jayhawks’ nonconference basketball game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In that sense, some things haven’t changed since ABC first bought the pitch from BBC 20 years ago that was a celebrity reboot of the UK’s old Come Dancing ballroom competition series.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hertz has seen a spike in one-way car rental bookings as travelers alter their plans.—
Laura Layden,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Just changing the profile, the length, shape, or tilt of the nose can completely alter someone’s identity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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