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
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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.
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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
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
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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.
—
Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
Noun
But the move for Kesselring was just the start of his blue-line reworking.
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Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
That showed his reworking of the pond.
—
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
Verb
The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworking
Noun
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The Fish and Wildlife Service says habitat alteration has reduced its range and abundance, because the butterflies need specific food plants and places to live and grow during critical stages of their life cycle.
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This data can be helpful in tracking changes in body composition due to alterations in patient diet, exercise level, or drug treatments.
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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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Organizing an exhibition is more like editing an anthology than writing a novel.
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
Noun
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But that requires several changes to state law and the Colorado Constitution requires ballot measures address only one subject.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
Verb
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The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
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The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
Verb
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American scientists weren't done revising our entire picture of the cosmos, however.
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Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.
Noun
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There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
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Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
Verb
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The reason is that the administration has shrunk the requirements for reports of immunization from states, changing the reports from mandated to voluntary.
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One is mainly about efficiency, while the other is about changing outcomes.
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“Reworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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