as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the contract will need some reworking before it is acceptable to both parties
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as in remodeling
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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as in editing
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 reworking
Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The bench may also require reworking, even if guards Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson return, which is not a slam-dunk guarantee.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The contract fight is taking shape amid a reworking of the CBS News brand under the leadership of editor-in-chief Barri Weiss, who arrived in October.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
But those comparisons only come to mind during the film because Besson leaves so much interpretive space between the source material and his loose reworking.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of Doppelgänger’s best songs synthesize years of working and reworking, stagnancy and revival, in just a few minutes.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The coat was a custom reworking of a fall 2023 piece.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Though Larcenet’s stunning reworking contains passages of the barest dialogue, the story has been stripped of McCarthy’s vivid prose.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Editor Bryan Shaw spent months reworking rhythm and tone to let the film breathe.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
That’s useful for digitizing paperwork or reworking older documents without starting from scratch.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations, from hemming jeans and repairing rips to fitting suits and reworking evening gowns.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Much of the redesign focused on reworking the home’s layout to better suit modern living, particularly on the main level.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 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
Noun
The order comes as the White House is in the midst of a politically sensitive reworking of its health policy agenda as Republicans lag in midterm election polls.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The bench may also require reworking, even if guards Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson return, which is not a slam-dunk guarantee.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The contract fight is taking shape amid a reworking of the CBS News brand under the leadership of editor-in-chief Barri Weiss, who arrived in October.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
But those comparisons only come to mind during the film because Besson leaves so much interpretive space between the source material and his loose reworking.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Some of Doppelgänger’s best songs synthesize years of working and reworking, stagnancy and revival, in just a few minutes.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The coat was a custom reworking of a fall 2023 piece.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Though Larcenet’s stunning reworking contains passages of the barest dialogue, the story has been stripped of McCarthy’s vivid prose.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
California hit back hard by reworking its districts to flip five GOP seats in the deep-blue Golden State.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lyra Pramuk has announced an EP reworking songs from last year’s Hymnal.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Editor Bryan Shaw spent months reworking rhythm and tone to let the film breathe.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
That’s useful for digitizing paperwork or reworking older documents without starting from scratch.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations, from hemming jeans and repairing rips to fitting suits and reworking evening gowns.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Much of the redesign focused on reworking the home’s layout to better suit modern living, particularly on the main level.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworking
Noun
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The demand for dry cleaning and alterations was overwhelming.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Crews have been working around the clock to protect the dam, deploying pumps and sandbags and making alterations to increase water flow.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smaller restaurants would also likely struggle to sustain the rent needed for a space that size, Edwards said, and costs like remodeling older kitchens could cost $500,000 to $1 million.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cinematography, score and editing all stay flat-footed in deference to its lead.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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What might be a fairly routine affair — some performers change outfits nearly every song — is in Lowery’s latest taken to beguiling extremes when the pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) turns up wet and forlorn at the studio of her former fashion designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel).—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump has long agitated for changes at CNN, and few expect his Justice Department to block the transaction.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Doctors recommend starting a yoga practice slowly, ideally with an instructor, and modifying poses if needed.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, modifying gravity — according to the MOND prescription — introduces a new fundamental acceleration scale that shows up importantly at small cosmic accelerations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nearly 100 hours spent revising more than 350 pages of city zoning code.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, which is also seeing a surge of data centers, the largest utility is revising its long-term plans to delay the retirement of coal plants and to build more natural gas plants.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Reworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworking. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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