as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
some residents objected to the redoing of the historic school building
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as in remodeling
to make different in some way
desperately wanted to redo the red living room in soothing shades of green
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as in repeating
to make or do again
the conductor kept asking the violinist to redo that passage until he was completely satisfied
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Recent Examples of redoing
Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Six days later, the couple had already canceled their cable TV and started redoing their grocery list.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Metra is now redoing the asphalt platforms on both the east and west sides of the tracks, which is a three-month process from start to finish since Metra works in quadrants for the safety of commuters, Meyer said.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The retailer is overhauling the category and redoing the display area in stores, too.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is the no-fuss way of redoing your walls.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The flexibility is there, although that also ensures that Washington is basically redoing the majority of its roster every offseason.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
There’s more work that Pritchard would like to see done, including redoing the course’s greens in stages.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Six days later, the couple had already canceled their cable TV and started redoing their grocery list.
—Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Metra is now redoing the asphalt platforms on both the east and west sides of the tracks, which is a three-month process from start to finish since Metra works in quadrants for the safety of commuters, Meyer said.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The retailer is overhauling the category and redoing the display area in stores, too.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is the no-fuss way of redoing your walls.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Political candidates from around Indiana have been redoing paperwork for this spring’s primary ballot as confusion surrounds whether the secretary of state’s office properly processed those forms.
—Tom Davies, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be some touch-up painting or refinishing to hide the holes left after removing the hinges, but that's less work than redoing the entire door.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
The flexibility is there, although that also ensures that Washington is basically redoing the majority of its roster every offseason.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoing
Noun
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The alteration would significantly decrease the ridership benefits with the existing plan.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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The other major alteration David made to the original treatment — a project spurred by his stepmother, Louise, who passed away in 2023 — was to incorporate his father into the story on screen.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Researchers have searched for repeating structures within it, such as identical circular arrangements that would indicate a compact universe.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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Writing for The Motley Fool, Geoffrey Seiler was disappointed that Abel appeared to be repeating Buffett's mistakes.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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The implosion occurred during a shift change, and the six workers whose bodies were found were in an area of the site where workers would go before their shift, Matt Amos, Longview fire battalion chief, said, per The Guardian.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Potential side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, changes in vision, low blood sugar, and, in rare cases, thyroid cancer.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Analysts today describe an institution constrained by shortages of fuel and spare parts and increasingly dependent on domestic improvisation — modifying, repurposing and cannibalizing older systems to keep them operational.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Optimizing the post-booking phase isn't simply a matter of applying new technology or modifying the retailing strategy.—
Juan Pablo Lafosse,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of replicating traditional television models, they are optimized for clips, social engagement, creator participation and constant online interaction.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) announced a coast-to-coast partnership with CSX, essentially replicating a merger without merging.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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“Redoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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