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 reworking
Megan Vick,
Variety,
22 June 2026
In a major reworking of the source material, Baela's sister, Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), claims the wild dragon from the Veil, known as Sheepstealer.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Bernardi prefers to craft a new panto each year but the enthusiastic response to the company’s irreverent 2022 reworking of the Charles Dickens classic, both from audiences and from the actors who were in it, led to this revival.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
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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.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
This morning favors a small correction, like reworking a plan so a boundary holds while your chores and wellness both fit.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Officially however, Factorial’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state cells were integrated into the existing battery pack using a 'whole new mechanical architecture,' with the Stellantis engineers reworking the control systems and pack design.
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New Atlas,
15 June 2026
In May, directors of the district approved boring of two new wells and reworking several existing wells of declining production.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Hamlet Hail to the Thief is directed and adapted by Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett, with Thom Yorke reworking and orchestrating Hail to the Thief songs with a cast of 20 musicians and actors.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
What began as a hobby for Kristin Juszczyk—reworking vintage athletic gear to create one-of-a-kind pieces—has established her as a breakout fashion force.
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Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
When Ashenden and Owen were reworking the original script, Mohammed’s character evolved with the Ted Lasso actor in mind, given his friendship with the pair.
—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Noun
That showed his reworking of the pond.
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Megan Vick,
Variety,
22 June 2026
In a major reworking of the source material, Baela's sister, Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), claims the wild dragon from the Veil, known as Sheepstealer.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Bernardi prefers to craft a new panto each year but the enthusiastic response to the company’s irreverent 2022 reworking of the Charles Dickens classic, both from audiences and from the actors who were in it, led to this revival.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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
Verb
Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
This morning favors a small correction, like reworking a plan so a boundary holds while your chores and wellness both fit.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Officially however, Factorial’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state cells were integrated into the existing battery pack using a 'whole new mechanical architecture,' with the Stellantis engineers reworking the control systems and pack design.
—
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
In May, directors of the district approved boring of two new wells and reworking several existing wells of declining production.
—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Hamlet Hail to the Thief is directed and adapted by Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett, with Thom Yorke reworking and orchestrating Hail to the Thief songs with a cast of 20 musicians and actors.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
What began as a hobby for Kristin Juszczyk—reworking vintage athletic gear to create one-of-a-kind pieces—has established her as a breakout fashion force.
—
Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
When Ashenden and Owen were reworking the original script, Mohammed’s character evolved with the Ted Lasso actor in mind, given his friendship with the pair.
—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworking
Noun
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
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The combination of a structure design that did not meet building codes and alterations made to it over its 40 years meant that the other parts of the pool deck weren’t strong enough to withstand the extra load, leading to the type of slow-motion collapse.
Verb
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Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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During the transition period, all YMCA programs will continue while the church fundraises and plans remodeling.
Verb
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Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
Noun
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Another notable change was Potter trusting Zetterström with the start as goalkeeper.
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Accidents and travel changes might occur late in the day.
Verb
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The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
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With the completion of a multi-year effort to modernize Baltimore’s rail infrastructure — raising bridges, modifying overpasses and expanding the Howard Street Tunnel to accommodate double-stack container trains — Baltimore once again sits at the center of a national rail breakthrough.
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Steiner has called for Congress to help by revising laws to let USPS borrow more money and reform its retirement plans.
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The afternoon could involve writing a feature, fact-checking details, and revising several thousand words before filing a draft.
Noun
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Premium ticket sales made up the difference, and 60% of Delta’s total revenue now comes from higher-margin lines like premium cabins, loyalty programs, and cargo.
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Stay Vigilant While bed bugs are notoriously tricky to eliminate, layered treatment strategies can make all the difference.
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This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols.
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The threat environment is active and constantly changing, but the lesson here extends well beyond this specific threat and current conflict.
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