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

In the end, Darnell reworked the show to pit two women against each other in every episode, competing for their spot in the final pageant at the behest of outside judges rather than their peers. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025

Vacheron reworked the Maltese Cross pattern on the bezel to feature six notches rather than eight, while the dial is date-less and features applied luminescent indices and sword hands. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025

Phoning it in wasn’t an option; new formats were worked and reworked. —Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

Bots rework your request immediately, without complaint. —Shayne Fitz-Coy, Forbes, 13 Mar. 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