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
For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
The backstory The property has been reworked multiple times since the ’90s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
More specifically, the redesign preserved the exterior architecture while reworking the interiors to reflect a contemporary lifestyle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
The backstory The property has been reworked multiple times since the ’90s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
More specifically, the redesign preserved the exterior architecture while reworking the interiors to reflect a contemporary lifestyle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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Alcala added that burritos were modified in the American melting pot in a similar way to sushi and pizza.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Completed in 2004 by builder James Nolan and architect Howard Backen, and extensively remodeled by Seacrest in collaboration with Clint Nicholas and Silvia Nobili of Nobili Marqués Arquitectura, the property offers a Tuscan-style main home, a pool house, and a guest cottage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several luxury vehicles were parked outside, and the property appeared recently remodeled, the outlet reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Then-Councilmember Raul Peralez helped hold the deal together as construction deadlines loomed, the development changed hands and plans were revised.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The measure could be revised within 90 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now called The Palms — records show the home changed ownership both in 2018 and 2019 — the ALF has been cited by health regulators for 90 violations since 2012.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Billy Randolph had shaped them and how his death had altered their lives, responses came after long pauses and were choked with grief.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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At Yasu's Tailor Shop, Jessica Lee-Vedder carefully alters a piece of military clothing.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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