1
as in to modify
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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2
as in to edit
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 rework
The biggest one is that the team has reworked how victories are achieved so that campaigns feel less formulaic, adhering to the goals of the age.
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Last month, Szabo reworked the numbers, concluding that the city was financially capable of covering all types of buildings, not just single-family homes and duplexes.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The formula for the new Extrait limited edition wasn’t reworked; instead, the perfume concentration has been increased.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Aubade has also been reworking its storytelling.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Last month, Szabo reworked the numbers, concluding that the city was financially capable of covering all types of buildings, not just single-family homes and duplexes.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The formula for the new Extrait limited edition wasn’t reworked; instead, the perfume concentration has been increased.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Aubade has also been reworking its storytelling.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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Widespread uncertainty is impacting travelers to Cuba following ongoing fuel shortages there, forcing both domestic and international airlines to cancel or modify flight plans.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Owners can take their car to the dealership to get the rear door switch circuits modified for free, NHTSA stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Today’s edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN’s Andrew Torgan.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen was remodeled with quartz counters and modern white cabinetry.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In far East Contra Costa County, McCauley has established or remodeled about 28 restaurants, such as Humphrey’s at the Antioch marina, which has been renamed Smith’s Landing and Guadalajara Taqueria, among others.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Texas Legislatures must repeal and revise all radical education reform bills in 2027, and give the power over public education, private schools, and homeschools back to parents, teachers, and communities.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised down prior payroll estimates by 898,000 jobs between April 2024 and March 2025.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The team analyzed 44 elements and found no single universal reaction to space; instead, microbial metabolism changed in distinct, element-specific ways.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the context around these measures has changed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Smart polymers already exist and can respond to such stimuli, altering their color or shape and then returning to their original state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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