as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
moved out of the apartment and into a motel during the remodeling
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as in modifying
to make different in some way
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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Recent Examples of remodeling
David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Since 1995, Angi has connected home professionals with homeowners and customers across more than 500 different categories, from repairing and remodeling homes to cleaning and landscaping.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Following an extensive remodeling effort over the past three months, George’s at the Cove’s rooftop Ocean Terrace in La Jolla will reopen on Friday.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The incentive will be provided as a reimbursement after occupancy of the building, per the city, and can be used to reimburse costs for things like engineering, architecture, demolition and remodeling.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Larger and Rectangular Islands More than half of renovating homeowners (58 percent) reported adding or updating a kitchen island during their remodeling projects.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Most top freezer models can fairly easily change the direction their doors open, which is a handy feature for remodeling or when moving to a new home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
According to the bakery's official website, it is temporarily closed for remodeling.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Maksim Sauchanka is a licensed remodeling contractor and the owner of BMR Belmax Remodeling.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Even a small section of tile can make a room feel elevated without remodeling an entire space.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
The desk Obama used alongside his chambers chairs met a gruesome end when it, along with other desks in the Senate, was destroyed after remodeling in late 2006.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Dean Martin, drawn by the same privacy and sweeping views that first captivated the Mitchells decades earlier, later owned the estate as well, remodeling the home and frequently entertaining a who’s who of his Hollywood friends.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Since 1995, Angi has connected home professionals with homeowners and customers across more than 500 different categories, from repairing and remodeling homes to cleaning and landscaping.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Following an extensive remodeling effort over the past three months, George’s at the Cove’s rooftop Ocean Terrace in La Jolla will reopen on Friday.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The incentive will be provided as a reimbursement after occupancy of the building, per the city, and can be used to reimburse costs for things like engineering, architecture, demolition and remodeling.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Larger and Rectangular Islands More than half of renovating homeowners (58 percent) reported adding or updating a kitchen island during their remodeling projects.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Most top freezer models can fairly easily change the direction their doors open, which is a handy feature for remodeling or when moving to a new home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
According to the bakery's official website, it is temporarily closed for remodeling.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Maksim Sauchanka is a licensed remodeling contractor and the owner of BMR Belmax Remodeling.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The district also considered limitations to remodeling or rebuilding.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Even a small section of tile can make a room feel elevated without remodeling an entire space.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
The company was remodeling the store and planned to open it in August 2026, according to city documents.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The company also announced intention to invest around $40 million in remodeling their stores and new buildings this year.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
The desk Obama used alongside his chambers chairs met a gruesome end when it, along with other desks in the Senate, was destroyed after remodeling in late 2006.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Dean Martin, drawn by the same privacy and sweeping views that first captivated the Mitchells decades earlier, later owned the estate as well, remodeling the home and frequently entertaining a who’s who of his Hollywood friends.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
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The design of the mikvah was approved with another long list of conditions including things like alterations on the type of window glass, exterior lighting, facade materials and landscaping.—
Lauren Costantino
February 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Usher’s Office located the shop’s owner, who opened his shop that evening and made alterations on a morning suit using Dad’s measurements.—
John Wrory Ficklin,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One confidant reportedly told a source that Bass was not truthful in her public statements about her lack of involvement and warned her that modifying the report could harm her politically.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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By targeting the underlying neuronal degeneration, ER-100 is positioned as a potential disease-modifying treatment rather than a symptomatic fix.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Signaling the need for change Strazik worked in GE’s aviation engine and gas power businesses before taking over what was then GE Power in 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shape, texture, information Beyond visual changes, the smart skin can also reveal hidden information through mechanical deformation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Photons, for example, can bounce off an atom and carry off positional information about it without changing the quantum state of the system.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Al Flowers, who has lived on King Drive for about four years but has stayed in the area nearly his entire life, wants neighbors to continue to host public meetings about future developments to ensure residents like himself have a voice in how the area is changing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No outcome-altering fraud has ever been found.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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For riders like Valadez, the potential closures could be life-altering.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the 20th century, the tiara underwent a key technical modification.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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About two weeks ago, Gu set about reworking her rails portion — the four features on the more-technical top of the slope — to juice up her Olympic routine.—
Eddie Pells,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hudson’s look followed that logic in a literal way, lifting a runway outfit into a daytime awards season stop without reworking the styling.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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