as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
moved out of the apartment and into a motel during the remodeling
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as in modifying
to make different in some way
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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Recent Examples of remodeling
Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Construction and remodeling companies can also be guilty of overbilling for their work and using inflated invoices.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
This is more like remodeling instead of adding a few accent pillows.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Research shows that a combination of weight-bearing activity, resistance training, and balance work can help slow bone loss, support bone remodeling, and reduce overall fall and fracture risk.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 May 2026
The very hospital itself, trapped in the middle of a massive remodeling, seems to need her.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Energy-efficiency upgrades such as improving insulation can recover about their full cost at resale, according to national remodeling studies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Costs such as landscaping or remodeling other parts of the house aren’t deductible.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The foundation is also remodeling more than 25 public elementary school yards in the Oakland Unified School District and has completed 15 new playgrounds so far.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The secondary was not the only position group the Rams considered remodeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Congrats to Donna Kelce on remodeling her modest Florida home!
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The same is true for remodeling topics, which only make the news when products start endangering lives and properties.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Construction and remodeling companies can also be guilty of overbilling for their work and using inflated invoices.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
These upgrades range from expensive, large-scale remodeling projects to relatively low-cost quick fixes.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
This is more like remodeling instead of adding a few accent pillows.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Research shows that a combination of weight-bearing activity, resistance training, and balance work can help slow bone loss, support bone remodeling, and reduce overall fall and fracture risk.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 May 2026
The very hospital itself, trapped in the middle of a massive remodeling, seems to need her.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Culinary experiences banking on fresh local ingredients and revisiting traditional Sardinian cuisine add to the holistic well-being ambitions of the retreat, which last year also unveiled a remodeling of five of its suites overlooking the sea or garden patio.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Energy-efficiency upgrades such as improving insulation can recover about their full cost at resale, according to national remodeling studies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
Verb
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
That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Costs such as landscaping or remodeling other parts of the house aren’t deductible.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The foundation is also remodeling more than 25 public elementary school yards in the Oakland Unified School District and has completed 15 new playgrounds so far.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The secondary was not the only position group the Rams considered remodeling.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Danny Niemela, Vice President and CFO at ArDan Construction, a luxury home remodeling company in Scottsdale, Arizona, recommends low-pile carpets with a higher twist in heavily trafficked areas, like hallways and stairs.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Congrats to Donna Kelce on remodeling her modest Florida home!
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Outside experts said the medications may affect cancer growth through several pathways, including reducing inflammation, altering tumor metabolism and improving immune system activity.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The LHDs can also provide air support with short-takeoff-and-landing multirole fighters, previously the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and, with certain modifications, the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ductwork inspection and modifications Your ductwork acts as the circulatory system for your home’s climate control.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Since acquiring Foot Locker, Dick’s has sought to take advantage of its sprawling store footprint and unique customer demographic while also doing the hard work of closing underperforming stores, reworking the assortment and changing store formats.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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The former group of employees is less sure about using AI without compromising company data, haven’t made as much progress on reworking their team and worker tasks around AI, and aren’t as aware of buzzy trends like vibe coding.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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“Remodeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodeling. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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