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as in modified
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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as in edited
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 reworked
Besides sharper aesthetics, Dell has also reworked the insides of these laptops.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Not so for the models reworked by Audi Sport, the company’s motorsports division, which now also spends its time building the company’s new Formula 1 power units.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 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
The home shirt reworked Barcelona’s classic stripes, placing two thick blue bands down the center of the jersey, framed by red stripes on either side.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The musical was later extensively reworked with new music by Mike Stoller and lyrics by Dart.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 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
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Not so for the models reworked by Audi Sport, the company’s motorsports division, which now also spends its time building the company’s new Formula 1 power units.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 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
The home shirt reworked Barcelona’s classic stripes, placing two thick blue bands down the center of the jersey, framed by red stripes on either side.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Slouchy Leather Jacket + Distressed Jeans Distressed, or even reworked, jeans and a leather jacket are a classic model-off-duty combo.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The musical was later extensively reworked with new music by Mike Stoller and lyrics by Dart.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
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Accessibility The main resort is mainly step-free access, and all villas can be modified for wheelchair accessibility with ramps put in place of steps where applicable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Later an Iron Age bowl was found in the mud, and bones that appeared to have been modified by humans were discovered as well, leading researchers to conclude that the cave had once been occupied by prehistoric people.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
1 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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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ryan J. Rusak,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Celebrating 50 years since the opening of its flagship location, Minsky’s South Plaza has been newly remodeled, with everything from furniture to functionality in mind.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The 83-year-old Roy Pope Grocery will close May 31 and be remodeled by Westland Hospitality Group into a restaurant and bar serving Southern Americana dishes.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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In 2024, the Kremlin revised its nuclear doctrine, placing Belarus under the Russian nuclear umbrella.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Adapting the private-sector pay structure for all work in prison could result in fair wages – that’s if deductions are revised to be fair as well.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Enormous floral displays mark the reception area, and these are changed regularly by local florists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Last Supper changed when Leonard Cohen came into the book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The take-home message from our study is that life organizes chemistry in ways that could persist even after those ingredients are altered.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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That ruling came the same week the Florida Legislature voted on a new congressional map that altered the amount of Black constituents in her district and in nearby District 20, both of them drawn to protect Black representation in Congress.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Nov. 2025
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