as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
despite the extensive revamping, much of the factory's equipment is still obsolete
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as in remodeling
to make different in some way
the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers
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as in editing
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings
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as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again
it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it
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Recent Examples of revamping
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The revamping of the modernist façade of the hotel was left to Spanish architect Ramon de Arana, who designed a striking staircase entry and used aged brass to frame each guestroom from the exterior, resulting in a dynamic interplay with the changing light of the day.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The change was part of a wider rebrand, which also includes the chain revamping its restaurants with a more modern design.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The Link Awakening's remake took a bigger swing by revamping the original's art style.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
And though the conflict has served as a catalyst for revamping Russia-North Korea ties, the broader trajectory was likely to outlast the war as Pyongyang also more broadly capitalized on Moscow's challenge to the West.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The Celtics are not expected to contend for a championship in Chisholm’s first season in charge after losing superstar Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles and then revamping their roster in pursuit of luxury tax relief.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
While pink may not be the first color that comes to mind when revamping a space, the key lies in choosing the right shade.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Crews need to close off the area to get the year-long rejuvenation work done so the existing buoy will be protectively boxed off while seawall construction, road work and revamping of the plaza proceeds.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The revamping of the modernist façade of the hotel was left to Spanish architect Ramon de Arana, who designed a striking staircase entry and used aged brass to frame each guestroom from the exterior, resulting in a dynamic interplay with the changing light of the day.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
The publication has updated its newsroom, revamping its digital product services and introducing a suite of digital products to consumers, including newsletters, podcasts, and original video content.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The change was part of a wider rebrand, which also includes the chain revamping its restaurants with a more modern design.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
The Link Awakening's remake took a bigger swing by revamping the original's art style.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
And though the conflict has served as a catalyst for revamping Russia-North Korea ties, the broader trajectory was likely to outlast the war as Pyongyang also more broadly capitalized on Moscow's challenge to the West.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The Celtics are not expected to contend for a championship in Chisholm’s first season in charge after losing superstar Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles and then revamping their roster in pursuit of luxury tax relief.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
While pink may not be the first color that comes to mind when revamping a space, the key lies in choosing the right shade.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping
Noun
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Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Critical wildlife habitat may be put at risk for alteration or wholesale destruction.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Xavier Worthy injury The Chiefs spent the spring remodeling their wide receiver room.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Again, for exhibitors who recently caved in to Netflix’s short window for Kpop Demon Hunters, that’s not a feasible feat, as many are still remodeling with recliner plush seats.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The production features cinematography by Zamarin Wahdat, art direction by Cyrus Karanjia, editing by Raluca Petre and Alexandra Strauss, and music by Anna Bauer.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sumpter’s husband has discovered that the Nipple Nurture Balm is just as effective at soothing and repairing dry, cracked lips.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In November 2016, two of Boeing’s 737 MAX flight technical pilots discovered information about an important change to the control system part.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Royals shift starting rotation plans The Royals made a late change regarding Thursday’s starter.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior, terrain limitations, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Loosely cover the jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a week, changing the water every day or two.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Under artistic director Camille Miceli, the brand emphasizes mixing and matching, reworking Pucci’s motifs and patchwork.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Season 1 exhausted the events of King's novel, even reworking material from its epilogue into the main action of the story, so now the team will chart a new path for these characters, which will involve expanding on elements from the novel.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Today, the region is rebuilding while retaining its reputation as a scenic getaway close to Athens, marked by archaeological sites, seaside tavernas, and a landscape shaped by both its beauty and its exposure to natural disasters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In keeping with showrunner and co-creator Tim Minear‘s theme of change and rebuilding following the stalwart character’s shocking death, Stark said the upcoming installment will track the rest of the 118’s grief.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Revamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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