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
Intersections and traffic signals along the street will be reworked to make biking safer and reduce the chance for crashes between cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
But Cruise brought McQuarrie on set midway through production, and McQuarrie helped rework the script, focussing the story on Cruise and changing the ending.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
First introduced as a lifestyle model in 2003, and reworked for 2025, the H-Street draws inspiration from a late-90s running spike, the archival Harambee.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The bill now heads to the Senate, where it may be reworked to pass, as several Republicans have already raised concerns about it.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
But Cruise brought McQuarrie on set midway through production, and McQuarrie helped rework the script, focussing the story on Cruise and changing the ending.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
First introduced as a lifestyle model in 2003, and reworked for 2025, the H-Street draws inspiration from a late-90s running spike, the archival Harambee.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
The bill now heads to the Senate, where it may be reworked to pass, as several Republicans have already raised concerns about it.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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The order not only modifies key elements of Biden’s January 2025 framework but also signals a broader realignment of federal cybersecurity priorities.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The ship—manned by both military and civilian personnel—has been modified to enhance its communications and self-defense capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Being able to quickly edit and flex their expectations accordingly will make all the difference.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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During the hiatus, the station was repainted and fitted with new lighting, and its restrooms were fully remodeled with new stalls and water fountains.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In 2021, the company remodeled its flagship Boise store at the corner of 15th and State streets, which was built by Safeway in 1950 with a Marina-style rounded roof.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
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In 2018, Germany committed to boosting its standing forces to 203,000 by 2025 — a target date that was later revised to 2031.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Payroll job growth was slightly better than expected at 139,000, but the previous two months were revised lower.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Part of Madrid’s unique nature is just how quickly things can change.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Since then, two of those mayors have changed their minds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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What begins as a family reunion turns into a disturbing chain of events that alters the balance between the world of the living and the dead, infecting an entire neighborhood with voices from beyond.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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Familiarity with those three helped Kirk learn when his pitchers’ offerings are especially locked and when he’s got to alter the plan.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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