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
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Andreï Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, a reworking of Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife as an immaculate domestic thriller set against contemporary Russia, took Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Jeanne Herry’s Garance — also known by the rather less alluring title Another Day — gets off to a good start, giving Adèle Exarchopolous a chance to show off all her talents in a loose, modern reworking of John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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
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
Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The current plan preserves the retail center while significantly reworking it, Fink said.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Peter Pennoyer Architects oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, reworking the layout to improve flow and draw more natural light into the interiors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The shoes have been quietly making a comeback, with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Margot Robbie reworking flats in fresh, modern ways.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Since acquiring Foot Locker, Dick’s has sought to take advantage of its sprawling store footprint and unique customer demographic while also doing the hard work of closing underperforming stores, reworking the assortment and changing store formats.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The former group of employees is less sure about using AI without compromising company data, haven’t made as much progress on reworking their team and worker tasks around AI, and aren’t as aware of buzzy trends like vibe coding.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Standard approaches involve reworking the electrolyte — the medium ions travel through inside the cell.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Weiss has shaken up the news division, presiding over layoffs, reshaping CBS Evening News around new anchor Tony Dokoupil and reworking its digital strategy.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Noun
Reaper Man, a reworking of the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, is among the first Discworld novels to incorporate real pathos alongside the gags.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Andreï Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, a reworking of Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife as an immaculate domestic thriller set against contemporary Russia, took Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Jeanne Herry’s Garance — also known by the rather less alluring title Another Day — gets off to a good start, giving Adèle Exarchopolous a chance to show off all her talents in a loose, modern reworking of John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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
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
Verb
Lipa’s interpretation captures that same spirit, reworking the silhouette for a new generation with a distinctly contemporary appeal.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
The current plan preserves the retail center while significantly reworking it, Fink said.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Peter Pennoyer Architects oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, reworking the layout to improve flow and draw more natural light into the interiors.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
The shoes have been quietly making a comeback, with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Margot Robbie reworking flats in fresh, modern ways.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Since acquiring Foot Locker, Dick’s has sought to take advantage of its sprawling store footprint and unique customer demographic while also doing the hard work of closing underperforming stores, reworking the assortment and changing store formats.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The former group of employees is less sure about using AI without compromising company data, haven’t made as much progress on reworking their team and worker tasks around AI, and aren’t as aware of buzzy trends like vibe coding.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Standard approaches involve reworking the electrolyte — the medium ions travel through inside the cell.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Weiss has shaken up the news division, presiding over layoffs, reshaping CBS Evening News around new anchor Tony Dokoupil and reworking its digital strategy.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworking
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Those moves led to major postseason alterations.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Having met his target, Van Zuilen set to work combining and editing the data using the astronomy software PixInsight.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Given the pace of change in AI, some have argued that agreeing to a four-year term — instead of the typical three — would be a mistake.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The use of shotcrete makes modifying a 65-year-old structure easier, adds Dull.—
D. Hunter Reardon,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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These medicines are disease-modifying therapies that address root causes and enhance quality of life rather than just managing symptoms.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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As Variety previously reported, FIFA had initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights covering the 2026 and 2030 tournaments before revising its ask to approximately $60 million; India’s largest platform JioStar had tabled $20 million, and Sony had withdrawn from the process.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Topline Airline stocks tumbled Monday as the industry continues to feel pressure from increasing jet fuel prices due to the Iran war, with JetBlue falling as much as 9% earlier after revising its second quarter outlook.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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“Reworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworking. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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