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 of rework

• modify
• remodel
• change
• alter

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

The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026

Much of the redesign focused on reworking the home’s layout to better suit modern living, particularly on the main level. —Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

The one-season show didn’t gain much traction at the time, but now it’s being reworked. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026

The book reworks him—a new specialty here, a change of address there—in a way that resembles what its narrator does with Thomas. —Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

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