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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
Those defensive linemen will get their contracts reworked to create more space so the Cowboys can continue working on fixing their defense.
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Calvin Watkins
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
On the original side, Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces; it was originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces, originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
—Ryan Brennan
march 9, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
At the very least, any multi-year contract should be able to be voided or reworked by teams.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Call it the Hannah Montana effect or a wider boho-chic revival, but the once-iconic silhouette has been reworked.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Among the artists who reworked the songs were Justice, Soulwax, Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, and the Juan Maclean.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
Lander would be the overwhelming favorite to win that seat, which likely would be reworked as well to include more of his strongholds in Brooklyn and less of Manhattan.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Calvin Watkins
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
On the original side, Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces; it was originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Ono Ghost Market is a new film inspired by Asian myths about supernatural marketplaces, originally developed as a streaming series before being reworked as a feature.
—Ryan Brennan
march 9, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
At the very least, any multi-year contract should be able to be voided or reworked by teams.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Call it the Hannah Montana effect or a wider boho-chic revival, but the once-iconic silhouette has been reworked.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2020, the organization reworked its nomination process and expanded membership to underrepresented groups in an effort to amend these critiques, but has continued to face backlash.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Among the artists who reworked the songs were Justice, Soulwax, Basement Jaxx, Erol Alkan, and the Juan Maclean.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
Lander would be the overwhelming favorite to win that seat, which likely would be reworked as well to include more of his strongholds in Brooklyn and less of Manhattan.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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This structural diversity suggests that evolution has modified the organ under different ecological conditions.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 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,
12 Mar. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort When the building was remodeled in 2012, The Marlton's design team prioritized lowering energy consumption.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The kitchen was remodeled with 42-inch white cabinets, an undermount sink, stainless appliances and a gas cooktop.—
Lesa Stuart,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The January and December figures were revised downward, with December swinging to a loss of 17,000 jobs.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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While student enrollment dropped by about 38,000 over the last ten years, staffing numbers barely changed.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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American Reilly Opelka, a 6-foot–11 pro, said managing fatigue after a series of tournaments before hitting Indian Wells has altered his practice and play in exhibition matches, including a loss to 19-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca in Las Vegas.—
Nancy Moya,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The models who went all the way were the ones who ceded to Banks’s worldview, who agreed to have their hair dyed and their teeth messed with and their bodies altered.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 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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“Reworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworked. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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