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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
This resulted in 22 days of additional shooting and the ending being reworked, pushing the film’s release date from April 2025 to April 2026.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI have significantly reworked their partnership, ending the exclusivity that Microsoft once had over OpenAI’s tech.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
On the advice of the painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Morisot had reworked her mother’s head but was still dissatisfied.
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The kitchen and adjoining service areas were reworked, and systems were brought up to modern standards, allowing the house to function as a contemporary estate without losing its historic character.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
The kitchen has been reworked with stainless-steel appliances and a natural quartzite breakfast bar, but the personality is most concentrated in the bedrooms.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI have significantly reworked their partnership, ending the exclusivity that Microsoft once had over OpenAI’s tech.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
On the advice of the painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Morisot had reworked her mother’s head but was still dissatisfied.
—Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The kitchen and adjoining service areas were reworked, and systems were brought up to modern standards, allowing the house to function as a contemporary estate without losing its historic character.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
Verb
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The property was originally approved in 2015 for 41 units and was modified in 2016 to 55 one-bedroom residential units with 79 parking spaces.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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This interview has been condensed and edited.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The house next door to me could have been remodeled, and two ancient oaks could have been saved.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house was originally built in 1947 and has since been remodeled.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The show has had its book revised.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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In a recent interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Project Tango’s project manager detailed how plans have been revised for the multibillion-dollar center.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Verb
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What has changed is the breakout above $100, which is now occurring on meaningful volume and carrying the RSI to 77.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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That drama came out in 2000, but whether attitudes like those of Billy’s dad have changed much since then is open to debate.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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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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