Definition of remakenext
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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2
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 The approach is inspired, Martin said, by a love for his hometown of Miami and the legacy of his parents and grandparents, among the Cuban exiles who in their struggle to establish a new life helped remake the city. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 Its potential to remake the movie industry, for good or bad, has been an ongoing debate since the festival opened. ABC News, 18 May 2026 Now might not seem the moment for Democrats to be quarrelling, but many of them believe that the only way to build the Party back up is to remake it. Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 Then a bipartisan team will remake the ballot in a process known as duplicating. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for remake
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Verb
  • And now, a new survey by Thumbtack reveals why homeowners are remodeling their kitchens, the most popular kitchen projects, and 5 kitchen trends to watch.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Travis Mack became the owner/operator of the location in 2007, remodeling the space to feature photos of Petty and other Black McDonald’s franchisees.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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  • Cantina Leon, from The Rabbit Group LLC, is now open at The Plaza, with an eye toward replicating the community-first feeling of (no surprise here) the lively cantinas of Mexico.
    Connie Ogle May 31, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Those qualities can be diluted when they are replicated across thousands of stores and millions of consumers.
    Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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  • The Utilities Commission will begin an evidentiary hearing in the case July 7 before deciding later this year whether to approve, modify or reject Duke’s request.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Picking an easier-to-modify plant was off the table, too.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
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  • People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.
    Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026
  • Richard Pryor, a Bruce acolyte, eventually concluded after a visit to Africa in 1979 that repeating the n-word hadn’t diluted it at all.
    Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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  • The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
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  • Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • Its recent revival is rooted in the architectural heritage of the buildings, so the aim was to renew and refresh rather than to radically reinvent.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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  • According to Beemiller, alcohol alters appetite-regulating signals and affects the brain’s reward circuits.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
  • Schools would be taking a big hit too, but legislators altered the plan to protect them from what would have been severe tax cuts.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
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  • Peter Pennoyer Architects oversaw a comprehensive renovation of the roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, reworking the layout to improve flow and draw more natural light into the interiors.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
  • Besides sharper aesthetics, Dell has also reworked the insides of these laptops.
    Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

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“Remake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remake. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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