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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1
as in remodeling
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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2
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 Synonyms for reworking
Noun
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Earlier this month, permission was granted for minor internal and external alterations at the property, PA reported, citing redacted planning applications lodged with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025 -
Recent regulatory alterations under the Trump Administration, which are generally viewed as detrimental for the automotive industry, might actually benefit Tesla.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The money could have also gone toward the purchase of 280 new stores, or remodeling more than 3,200 stores, according to UFCW.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Natural Grocers plans to continue its growth strategy by opening four to six new stores and relocating or remodeling two to four stores in fiscal year 2025.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Adobe’s professional video editing software is widely used by independent filmmakers, including a majority of those at Sundance this year.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Not just about the music, but filming all of my faces, hair styles, color-coordinating my outfits, and editing it all together….—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Nelson and Cavell questioned why rule changes were necessary if Woodward already removed them from the committee positions.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Don’t forget to revisit your financial plans and adjust them accordingly based on changes in your circumstances, such as getting married, having children, or caring for elderly parents.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With many of the orders are the subject of legal challenges, with courts modifying or even striking them down, VanderBroek said the situation is changing daily.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The keyboard includes Shift keys, a Shift Lock key, a key for modifying characters with accents and other diacritical marks, and buttons to change the font, font size, and font type (bold, outline, italic, and more).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Tree Napper is just like the Cotton Napper, with one distinct difference: Instead of cotton fabric, the Tree Napper is made with Tencel lyocell, a silky soft material made of eucalyptus fibers that’s both sleep- and environment-friendly.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a conversation with Newsweek, Goldsmith discussed the role of emerging machine-learning tools and automation in the workplace and new ways of approaching recruiting, talent strategy, and productivity in today's fast-changing times.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is pretty game-changing for consumers, and just the start of what Alexa+ will do.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Reworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworking. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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