as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the contract will need some reworking before it is acceptable to both parties
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as in remodeling
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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as in editing
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 reworking
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Andreï Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, a reworking of Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife as an immaculate domestic thriller set against contemporary Russia, took Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Jeanne Herry’s Garance — also known by the rather less alluring title Another Day — gets off to a good start, giving Adèle Exarchopolous a chance to show off all her talents in a loose, modern reworking of John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The order comes as the White House is in the midst of a politically sensitive reworking of its health policy agenda as Republicans lag in midterm election polls.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The bench may also require reworking, even if guards Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson return, which is not a slam-dunk guarantee.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
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
This summer, Burberry is taking over the beach club and terraces of the historic Hôtel Belles Rives in Cap d’Antibes, reworking its check with the hotel’s signature blue across parasols, loungers, director’s chairs, and even the 1920s elevator.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Standard approaches involve reworking the electrolyte — the medium ions travel through inside the cell.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Weiss has shaken up the news division, presiding over layoffs, reshaping CBS Evening News around new anchor Tony Dokoupil and reworking its digital strategy.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Republicans are reworking the language but may be forced to strip it over a lack of support from rank-and-file members.
—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
The grounds span nearly 16 acres, with landscape designer Bonnie Lamont reworking the gardens to accommodate elegant outdoor entertaining with plush lawns, stone terraces, and rose gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Noun
Reaper Man, a reworking of the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday, is among the first Discworld novels to incorporate real pathos alongside the gags.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Andreï Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, a reworking of Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife as an immaculate domestic thriller set against contemporary Russia, took Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Jeanne Herry’s Garance — also known by the rather less alluring title Another Day — gets off to a good start, giving Adèle Exarchopolous a chance to show off all her talents in a loose, modern reworking of John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under the Influence.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The order comes as the White House is in the midst of a politically sensitive reworking of its health policy agenda as Republicans lag in midterm election polls.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
The bench may also require reworking, even if guards Jamari McDowell and Elmarko Jackson return, which is not a slam-dunk guarantee.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
This summer, Burberry is taking over the beach club and terraces of the historic Hôtel Belles Rives in Cap d’Antibes, reworking its check with the hotel’s signature blue across parasols, loungers, director’s chairs, and even the 1920s elevator.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Standard approaches involve reworking the electrolyte — the medium ions travel through inside the cell.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Weiss has shaken up the news division, presiding over layoffs, reshaping CBS Evening News around new anchor Tony Dokoupil and reworking its digital strategy.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Republicans are reworking the language but may be forced to strip it over a lack of support from rank-and-file members.
—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
The grounds span nearly 16 acres, with landscape designer Bonnie Lamont reworking the gardens to accommodate elegant outdoor entertaining with plush lawns, stone terraces, and rose gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworking
Noun
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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
Verb
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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
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The nanoparticle package also provides a guide RNA that directs the base-editing protein to make a specific base change and nick in a specific gene.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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 legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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“Reworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworking. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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