reformulate

verb

re·​for·​mu·​late (ˌ)rē-ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt How to pronounce reformulate (audio)
reformulated; reformulating; reformulates

transitive verb

: to formulate (something) again and usually in a different way
… the company reformulated its … vegetable oil from a sunflower and soybean oil blend to canola.Alexis Beck
… a number of prepared questions may be designed with a specific interviewee in mind, but they are often reformulated during the course of the interview …Andrew Herod
reformulation noun
plural reformulations
The company has been channeling funds toward … reformulation of existing products to meet the rapidly changing taste of consumers pertaining to health and wellness. Zacks Investment Research

Examples of reformulate in a Sentence

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Food manufacturers in the US now have until January 15th, 2027 to reformulate their products without Red Dye No. 3, while drugmakers must take action by January 18th, 2028. Emma Roth, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025 However, products like fortified breads, cereals, fruit snacks, granola bars and fruit punch will lose the label unless they are reformulated to meet the new definition. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Available in 20 shades, this reformulated take on the original Laura Mercier formula offers 16 hours of wear, with coverage that can be built up from sheer to light. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025 Ingested drugs have until January 18, 2028, reflecting the additional challenges of reformulating pharmaceuticals. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reformulate 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reformulate was in 1869

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“Reformulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformulate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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