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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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Recent Examples of remake
On Wednesday in Cannes, Miramax announced plans to remake the Thai blockbuster How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which earned over $55 million internationally last year.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Musk alone spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump and a Republican Congress in 2024—not including the cost of remaking X into a pro-Trump social media platform.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2025
The implication was clear: The treaty could become a bargaining chip in a broader negotiation to remake the relationship between the two countries.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Rather than attempting to remake the civil service through executive action, the critiques ran, Trump would be wise to attempt to work with Congress to make lasting changes to the administrative state.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Musk alone spent nearly $300 million to help elect Trump and a Republican Congress in 2024—not including the cost of remaking X into a pro-Trump social media platform.
—Ian Bremmer, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2025
The implication was clear: The treaty could become a bargaining chip in a broader negotiation to remake the relationship between the two countries.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Rather than attempting to remake the civil service through executive action, the critiques ran, Trump would be wise to attempt to work with Congress to make lasting changes to the administrative state.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remake
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During the hiatus, the station was repainted and fitted with new lighting, and its restrooms were fully remodeled with new stalls and water fountains.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In 2021, the company remodeled its flagship Boise store at the corner of 15th and State streets, which was built by Safeway in 1950 with a Marina-style rounded roof.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
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Beyond sustainability, there’s a raw beauty and integrity to these materials – the tonal variations in undyed wool, for example, add a depth and richness that can’t be replicated in synthetic alternatives.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Then, add to that what was used to replicate a vodka martini: A glass of water with onion in it.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 June 2025
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Legislative process: What happens next The Senate will modify the bill and will be in constant communication with President Trump and House leaders.—
Mike Sylvester,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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During the 1990s, as telecommunications technology advanced, the Open Meeting Law was modified to permit circumstances in which officials could attend meetings on a remote basis, so long as certain requirements were met.—
Matt Ehling,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
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Claims from staffers included being penalized for taking medical leave, repeated racial microaggressions and fear of retribution for raising complaints about working conditions.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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But by the end of Episode 7, viewers may very well be repeating the debate about Ellie, whose ultimate fate makes for an agonizing cliffhanger that won’t be resolved until Season 3 premieres (at least).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 May 2025
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Wisconsin: +2 Democratic seat pickup possible There’s no process in place to change the Wisconsin House map, which Republicans dominate 6-2, but that could change thanks to a pair of Wisconsin Supreme Court wins by Democratic-leaning justices in 2023 and earlier this year.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Office supplies for a research lab working on something that could change the world?—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The first season of Nobody Wants This became an instant hit, with Netflix announcing its decision to renew the series for a second installment in October 2024.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Los Angeles County renews focus on phonics In the last few years, several larger districts in California have started to embrace more structured phonics learning, including Los Angeles Unified, Long Beach Unified and Oakland Unified.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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This street corner was forever altered on May 25, 2020, when Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, suffocating and killing him.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Also: Glass skin is an unattainable idea, as not even the best prescription retinol on the market can alter the pore size you were born with. 3.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The bill now heads to the Senate, where it may be reworked to pass, as several Republicans have already raised concerns about it.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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If a comment attracts significant attention, rework it into a full post later.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Remake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remake. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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