1
as in to remodel
to make different in some way one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city

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as in to replicate
to make or do again yesterday's soup was so good that we decided to remake it for today's lunch

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Recent Examples of remake Now though, there’s little safe haven in independent art either, where podcasting and comedy have welcomed truly noxious voices that are eager to remake themselves as Wormtongues in the halls of power. James Folta september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 But Doug and Griff are deadset on remaking the film from the 1990s, and put together a hilarious premise of not only dressing like characters from the original film, but also renting a steamboat similar to the one in the film. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Trump, who has been frustrated with the Fed for not cutting interest rates yet in his second term, has been trying to remake the Fed in his image. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Jackie’s original wedding dress had taken nearly eight weeks to complete, and Lowe was able to remake it within five days with the help of her team. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remake
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  • Last year, Walmart laid off 155 employees in Charlotte after remodeling more than a dozen area stores as the company consolidated its corporate offices nationally.
    Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The townhome-style property built in 1978 was remodeled in 2022.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Other researchers took a look at the data and found that inorganic processes or terrestrial contamination could replicate all the evidence from the meteorite.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Ultimately, America’s culture of innovation is a decisive advantage that China has struggled to replicate.
    Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Last year, Decker’s ex-wife, Whitney Decker, reportedly filed a petition to modify the family’s parenting plan, citing his worsening mental health issues.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Whether Thompson can repeat last year’s excellence remains to be seen, and for now, the model is cautious, rating him as the league’s 15th-best goalie.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • His message to Dodger teammates was utilize every opportunity, like the chance to repeat as World Series winners for the first time since the Yanks won three in a row from 1998-2000.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.
    Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • The discovery renews scrutiny of Bolton’s handling of sensitive national security information and echoes long-standing concerns first raised during a contentious legal battle over his 2020 memoir.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Such a measure can last up to 90 days and may be renewed once for an additional 90 days.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • This was just one of a great number of changes the couple made to the house over several years, gradually altering the layout of the rooms and adding a bath and an oven as their fortunes improved, thanks to the increasing popularity of Virginia’s work and Leonard’s attentive book-keeping.
    Katie da Cunha Lewin September 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • Lavin had filmed seven of the series’ 10-episode order at the time of her death, and the creative team had to regroup and rework the remaining episodes while grieving her loss.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Take a trenchcoat cut from see-through fabrication for a more delicate interpretation of outerwear or a vest reworked in a one-shoulder version to inject a fresh spin on a popular item of the moment.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

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