1
as in to modify
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the magazine will publish your poem if you rework it so that it's a little shorter
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Recent Examples of rework
Republicans are reworking the language but may be forced to strip it over a lack of support from rank-and-file members.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Producer Josh Fawaz reworked Madonna's classic, and his version has recently become a global smash.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Rather than reworking the demo, the singer became fixated on faithfully reproducing its phrasing and emotional tone.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
Farmer noted that the labels are typically reworked periodically, and that the most recent efforts on this front had begun in 2022.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Producer Josh Fawaz reworked Madonna's classic, and his version has recently become a global smash.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rework
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YouTube creators who believe their content was incorrectly flagged as AI-generated can modify the disclosure status using the YouTube Studio tool.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Traditionally, solid rocket motors are designed for a single purpose and cannot be modified after production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and clarity.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Luke Snellin directed with ferocious love and ambition and it was edited very sharply by Simon Smith.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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It was remodeled and redecorated in 1963 when the castle became a hotel.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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City remodeled their tactical identity to adjust to the Premier League’s directness, playing faster, vertical football while keeping the long-passing sequences that have defined the Guardiola era.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The death toll was revised from earlier reports by state broadcaster CCTV that had put the death toll at 90.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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While the agreement will not fundamentally change the Los Angeles Olympics competition, the sport can now use the brand that sparked the obstacle-running community to draw more fans.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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This changed the code of capital to privilege the value of intellectual monopolies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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When spiders produce silk, the glands in their abdomen alter water content, control acidity, align proteins, and effectively reorganize molecular bonds.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
23 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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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rework. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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