1
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
The pair have taken this conceit and reworked it to be about a football player who, after blowing his college career, dons a whole new disguise, that of Chad Powers, and tries to win it all back.
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Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
And Canadian phone giant Telus in 2024 reworked its Stream+ bundle to package Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video in one offering for its mobile phone customers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Commanders reworked it after acquiring Samuel from the 49ers in March, guaranteeing $17 million for this season.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ellie became less of a relentless rageaholic in the aftermath of Joel's death; the core events of 2020's The Last of Us Part II were reworked; and some scenes were left out, while new ones were engineered.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The new EPs are captured from live recordings that McCraven later reworked through editing, overdubs, and post-production.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 19 Aug. 2025
The brand’s culinary team reworked its wing recipe with a savory, yet mild marinade as the base, creating a crisp, golden bite that pairs well with each flavor.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage's original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
The new maps, posted on the California State Assembly website on Friday evening, are draft proposals and are subject to be changed or reworked by the state legislature, which is set to start working next week.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2025
Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
And Canadian phone giant Telus in 2024 reworked its Stream+ bundle to package Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video in one offering for its mobile phone customers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Commanders reworked it after acquiring Samuel from the 49ers in March, guaranteeing $17 million for this season.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Ellie became less of a relentless rageaholic in the aftermath of Joel's death; the core events of 2020's The Last of Us Part II were reworked; and some scenes were left out, while new ones were engineered.
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The new EPs are captured from live recordings that McCraven later reworked through editing, overdubs, and post-production.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 19 Aug. 2025
The brand’s culinary team reworked its wing recipe with a savory, yet mild marinade as the base, creating a crisp, golden bite that pairs well with each flavor.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage's original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
The new maps, posted on the California State Assembly website on Friday evening, are draft proposals and are subject to be changed or reworked by the state legislature, which is set to start working next week.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
Verb
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The race overalls of both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, have also been modified to suit the occasion.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Golf carts can be modified to meet the requirements of a street legal low-speed vehicle, said Schlafer, who works for Nashville's Transportation Licensing Division.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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It was edited by a staff member.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Originally built in 2006 and since extensively remodeled not once but twice, the property is anchored by a single-level abode with two bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 2,300 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal 2025, the first 25 to 30 locations will have been remodeled.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Social media backlash and review-bombing are increasingly leading to books being delayed, revised, or canceled before release.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jobs numbers have been revised down substantially.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her nails were also changed for each look.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crews altered course to reach the distressed vessel, which was just off the coast of Massachusetts’ capital city.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Reworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworked. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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