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 grounds span nearly 16 acres, with landscape designer Bonnie Lamont reworking the gardens to accommodate elegant outdoor entertaining with plush lawns, stone terraces, and rose gardens.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
In Ho Chi Minh City, bánh mì grew out of French colonization — the colonists brought the baguette, and Vietnamese bakers reworked it into something lighter and crispier.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
By the end of the fittings, Hallyday had recut and resewn all three pieces several times, adjusting shades of white, reworking the skirt’s fabrics and refining the jacket’s cut, which was her biggest challenge.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The home has also been stylistically reworked.
—David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
In Ho Chi Minh City, bánh mì grew out of French colonization — the colonists brought the baguette, and Vietnamese bakers reworked it into something lighter and crispier.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
By the end of the fittings, Hallyday had recut and resewn all three pieces several times, adjusting shades of white, reworking the skirt’s fabrics and refining the jacket’s cut, which was her biggest challenge.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The home has also been stylistically reworked.
—David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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Those corners were modified again in 2019 to make the process of removing and re-installing them more straightforward.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In other words, Vizio must ensure the ability of users to copy, change/modify, and distribute the source code, including using the code in other free programs consistent with the Preamble and Terms and Conditions of the Agreements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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It can also be used to edit video using simple, conversational language.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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The second Wild Sisters bookstore will be housed in the new and remodeled Paperwork Building, the owners wrote online.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The death toll was revised from earlier reports by state broadcaster CCTV that had put the death toll at 90.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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James Harden was an All-Star snub and changed teams for the fourth time in six seasons.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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See also films like Seconds (1966), in which a schlubby middle-aged man gets The Surgery to change him into Rock Hudson.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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When spiders produce silk, the glands in their abdomen alter water content, control acidity, align proteins, and effectively reorganize molecular bonds.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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Outside experts said the medications may affect cancer growth through several pathways, including reducing inflammation, altering tumor metabolism and improving immune system activity.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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