as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
despite the extensive revamping, much of the factory's equipment is still obsolete
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as in remodeling
to make different in some way
the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers
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as in editing
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings
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as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again
it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it
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Recent Examples of revamping
Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
As much as anything else now, facing that revamping — and executing it well — is the key to what the sequel becomes.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025
Whether Boone returns or not, there needs to be a complete revamping of offensive approach from the coaching staff on up to the analytics department.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The rebuild, the retooling, the revamping — whatever the Nationals are calling their current status — has been a disaster.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If their account holds up, the standard view of how the universe evolved will need serious revamping.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Best Surplus Sale Deals Overall Dreaming of revamping your space?
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This is the challenge of revamping a roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
OpenAI has been pillaging Apple’s hardware engineering ranks for talent to work on competitors to Apple’s smart home and mobile devices, while Meta is revamping its own AI wearables.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Without further ado, scroll below to find the best outdoor furniture sales and get a head start on revamping your backyard oasis.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The plan was to remove Alex Jones from his bully pulpit while simultaneously revamping it as an arm of The Onion, with the help of gun control nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety and support from the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
General manager Jason Licht began revamping the defense by signing pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad and veteran linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom in free agency.
—Fred Goodall, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Busy revamping your home’s storage for springtime?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026
Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
As much as anything else now, facing that revamping — and executing it well — is the key to what the sequel becomes.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025
Whether Boone returns or not, there needs to be a complete revamping of offensive approach from the coaching staff on up to the analytics department.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The rebuild, the retooling, the revamping — whatever the Nationals are calling their current status — has been a disaster.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If their account holds up, the standard view of how the universe evolved will need serious revamping.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The film, which stars Hannah Einbinder as a filmmaker tasked with revamping a tired summer camp horror franchise with its cryptic lead played by Gillian Anderson in tow, is set to make its way to theaters this August.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Best Surplus Sale Deals Overall Dreaming of revamping your space?
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This is the challenge of revamping a roster.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
OpenAI has been pillaging Apple’s hardware engineering ranks for talent to work on competitors to Apple’s smart home and mobile devices, while Meta is revamping its own AI wearables.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Without further ado, scroll below to find the best outdoor furniture sales and get a head start on revamping your backyard oasis.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The plan was to remove Alex Jones from his bully pulpit while simultaneously revamping it as an arm of The Onion, with the help of gun control nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety and support from the Sandy Hook families.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
General manager Jason Licht began revamping the defense by signing pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad and veteran linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom in free agency.
—Fred Goodall, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Busy revamping your home’s storage for springtime?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping
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The stadium will need several alterations to accommodate the soccer team, including changes to the field, improvements on the HVAC system, flood and drainage repairs, and other structural fixes.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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While the rotary knob that surrounds the ignition button provides quick access to the various drive modes (which includes a customizable Individual mode), hard buttons for features like damper stiffness and exhaust volume allow for specific alterations to the driving experience on the fly.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Like, editing this movie differently could have turned it into something different.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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But repairing one's image is easier said than done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps the most controversial coaching change of the offseason came in Buffalo, as the Bills moved on from Sean McDermott and elevated Brady, the offensive coordinator, to take his place.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Nike’s Rejuven8 Run Jelly went sport-tech, reworking the brand’s 2008 recovery shoe as a translucent PVC cage with a removable mesh bootie — part water shoe, part cage sneaker, part Y2K recovery runner.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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By the end of the fittings, Hallyday had recut and resewn all three pieces several times, adjusting shades of white, reworking the skirt’s fabrics and refining the jacket’s cut, which was her biggest challenge.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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For Mike, who's turning 77 years old next month, the memory of rebuilding after the Tubbs Fire still weighs heavily.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Jokiharju would be better off with a chance to be a regular with the rebuilding San Jose Sharks.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Revamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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