rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 

reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as

a

: revise

b

: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Synonyms

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• remodel
• revamp
• revise
• vary

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked.

the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

Recent Examples on the Web

However, it was reworked entirely as a standalone series without connection to the Liev Schreiber-starrer. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

Across the board, furniture companies have been reworking their sales forecasts, amid an uncertain macro climate marked by a difficult housing market and declining consumer confidence. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025

But as it was developed further, it was reworked into its own standalone story. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025

In other words, some storms on Jupiter can leave behind a fingerprint, reworking the whole chemical makeup of the planet's atmosphere. —Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rework

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

rework

verb

re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk 

: to work again or anew: as

a

: revise entry 1 sense 2, rewrite

b

: to reprocess (as used material) for further use