1
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
As noted by the excellent Caleb Denison at Digital Trends, the company has also reworked the TV’s cooling system with a new heat dissipation technique that should help keep that four-layer OLED panel in tip-top shape over the long term.
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Such surprises can delay timelines by months and require reworking entire segments.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Some of his promises — reworking content filters, for example — will be hard to track directly.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
The new film reworked the musical as an adventure film starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Chris Welch, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
Such surprises can delay timelines by months and require reworking entire segments.
—Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Some of his promises — reworking content filters, for example — will be hard to track directly.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
The new film reworked the musical as an adventure film starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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This requirement will force health care providers to either significantly modify their services or seek alternative funding sources, potentially creating gaps in essential health services in vulnerable communities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Here are the materials and steps for staking citrus trees with a three-stake system, but which can be modified to suit your specific tree and growing conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Helen L. Murphey / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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High Valley Veterinary Clinic floods but remains open During the recent power outages in Ramona, the High Valley Veterinary Clinic was flooded, requiring the entire hospital to be remodeled, according to owner and veterinarian Matthew Gilbert.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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For years, the company had emphasized to-go orders from its mobile app and even remodeled cafes to remove seating.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, the federation revised those voluntary guidelines, increasing the minimum distance to 1,000 feet.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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The person said Perplexity’s proposal was revised based off of feedback from the Trump administration.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Edwards said the flight was supposed to be Brown's last before changing careers within American Airlines.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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As the Soviet Union collapses, the family aspires to rebuild their world, even more insular than before, while one member harbors ambitions that could change everything.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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Giveaway Entities reserve the right to change, alter, or amend these Official Rules as necessary, in its sole determination, to ensure the fair administration of the Giveaway or to comply with applicable law.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some might be turned off by Saturday’s performance — the defense allowed 38 points — but that shouldn’t alter the opinion of a group that played well all season despite being shorthanded.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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