1
as in modifies
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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2
as in edits
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 reworks
The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of her fabrics come from the British cloth merchant Dugdale, which reworks archival fabrics from the mid-19th century, and operates in Huddersfield, in the North of England.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The revival, currently showing at the La Jolla Playhouse, reworks the original while embracing its relentless optimism, and is powered by the lyrical maestro herself, Cyndi Lauper, and Christopher Ashley, who helmed the on-stage ensemble.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
To protect from equally discomforting interior water, Heimplanet reworks the ventilation system to boost airflow, even in heavy rain and wind conditions.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Harris’ team works and reworks an interim message for crowds at Howard University, then pulls her out of the speaking engagement altogether as the numbers sour.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Most of her fabrics come from the British cloth merchant Dugdale, which reworks archival fabrics from the mid-19th century, and operates in Huddersfield, in the North of England.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The revival, currently showing at the La Jolla Playhouse, reworks the original while embracing its relentless optimism, and is powered by the lyrical maestro herself, Cyndi Lauper, and Christopher Ashley, who helmed the on-stage ensemble.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
To protect from equally discomforting interior water, Heimplanet reworks the ventilation system to boost airflow, even in heavy rain and wind conditions.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Harris’ team works and reworks an interim message for crowds at Howard University, then pulls her out of the speaking engagement altogether as the numbers sour.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworks
Verb
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The new law adds homeowner protections, establishing a registry for heir properties and modifies tax sale redemption rules.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
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The subtlety decreases as Elvira further modifies her body in anticipation of the ball.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2025
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Macey has headed up finding baby-sized outfits that are close matches to some of the late Princess of Wales' iconic looks, while David takes video and edits it to share online.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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But making TikTok compilations and photo edits directly comparing their bodies before and after filming, and using the situation to chase views and likes online, is insensitive and harmful.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The research explains that the breast remodels itself to prepare for nursing — and then when nursing is over, remodels itself again through a process called involution.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Executions are on hold in Idaho as the state prison system remodels its execution chamber in the transition from lethal injection to a firing squad as the lead method.—
Kevin Fixler
September 5,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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But the latest overhaul, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), revises work requirements and alters who is exempt from them.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
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DaCosta both reveals and revises the story’s tragic dimension up front, opening with Hedda being questioned by the police about events that led to a certain consequential gunshot.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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StubHub is on dynamic pricing that changes by supply and demand.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under the influence for the first time, the drug trip alters her sense of morals to deadly, comedic proportions.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to the statement, but NIPCSO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Snowshoeing is popular in the winter, and at night, the center transforms into a twinkly wonderland of illumination known as Wild Lights.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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When a partner transforms fundamentally, obligations may lapse without dishonor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Reworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworks. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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