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as in to modify
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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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 departure also follows the Hollywood studio, led by CEO David Zaslav, unveiling plans to rework its corporate structure with an eye toward a possible spinoff of its legacy TV assets.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Since then, it’s been reworked by dozens of artists, but Buffett’s stands out as different from the rest.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
With the full moon in Cancer happening on the same day, there is a need to consider your well-being and rework your daily routines accordingly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Yet, what should have been universally condemned was reworked into something plausible.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Since then, it’s been reworked by dozens of artists, but Buffett’s stands out as different from the rest.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
With the full moon in Cancer happening on the same day, there is a need to consider your well-being and rework your daily routines accordingly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Yet, what should have been universally condemned was reworked into something plausible.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The country’s new presidential administration modified its IMMEX trade program so that finished apparel goods could no longer enter Mexico tax-free.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Like many great race cars, it was endlessly modified by the factory and was driven in period by the very best, including Sir Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Wolfgang von Trips, and Fangio himself in an earlier configuration.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.Karin Wulf / Made by History, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Sarah Whitmire and Chis Dobstaff.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The sprawling former Montana restaurant, 1910 S. Main St., will be remodeled into a large barbecue serving line, bar and patio to open by fall, Churchill said.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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The designer remodeled the garage to contain his design studio and a sleeping loft that allows the couple to host overnight guests, given that the second bedroom functions as an office.Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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In response to the backlash, the school revised its plans to reduce the impact on green spaces by focusing development on the western side of the park.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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This has become a sadly familiar situation, as both the 2021 and 2022 Grammys were also dramatically revised, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Petterson told the La Jolla Light that SERP changes the conversation from how to conduct layoffs to how the district can reorganize staff, rehire and maintain a normal classroom experience.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Critics of the war said that only withholding military aid would change the Israeli approach.Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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That morning’s find altered the destiny of California.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Somewhat confusingly, the European models have altered specs from their Asian counterparts — the Pro Plus 5G has completely different cameras and battery, for example — which isn’t uncommon for Redmi.Dominic Preston, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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