as in to rejigger
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Recent Examples of retool
Algorithms that process traditional radar data should also be retooled so that legacy air traffic control infrastructure can better track drones.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The Post is retooling its politics staff post to cover the Trump administration and announced this month that a new division of the company, WP Ventures, would focus on experimental new journalism.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
For this project, the creative reimagined some of his previous images by cropping, recoloring and retooling them.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Disney fired Majors after he was convicted and retooled phase six.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
The Post is retooling its politics staff post to cover the Trump administration and announced this month that a new division of the company, WP Ventures, would focus on experimental new journalism.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
For this project, the creative reimagined some of his previous images by cropping, recoloring and retooling them.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Disney fired Majors after he was convicted and retooled phase six.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retool
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Fresh off Musk deep-sixing a compromise bipartisan spending plan, a major test arrives as Trump rejiggers his posture on electric vehicles.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Dec. 2024
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While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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As OpenAI continues to enhance this technology, Operator is likely to play a significant role in transforming how digital tasks are conducted, bridging the gap between human intentions and technological execution.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Conroy hoped that transforming Betty into a Ninja Turtle would be a hilarious marketing video.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to a guide by One Mile at a Time, seat swaps are most successful when passengers propose equitable trades, such as exchanging an aisle seat for another aisle seat.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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But because of the draft picks exchanged, that amount is likely to end up closer to $30 million.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Companies are increasingly focused on enhancing personalization, efficiency and security, which set the stage for a future where technology revolutionizes both business travel and fintech.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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That included helping Ukraine develop a new generation of drones and revolutionize how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Sitting behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, the President pardoned or commuted nearly 1,600 of the defendants convicted or charged in connection with the attack, including those who carried out violent acts such as smashing windows and beating police officers.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump also commuted the sentences of 14 people convicted of seditious conspiracy or other charges, including Elmer Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder, who was sentenced in 2023 to 18 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The claim seems more aspirational than accurate, maybe even defensive—the altar boy claiming his right to the transfiguring blaze.—
Christian Wiman,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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But yes, little Johnny, human beings really did once get down on their knees every afternoon beside a mail slot, waiting for some transfiguring love or luck to slide through.—
Christian Wiman,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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“Retool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retool. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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