reworks

verb

Definition of reworksnext
present tense third-person singular of rework
1
as in modifies
to make different in some way the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

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2
as in edits
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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  1. edits
  2. alters
  3. transforms
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  • According to Cao, stans today create their own cultural moments (memes, conspiracy theories, fan edits) and have created communities that bring likeminded peers together online.
    Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
  • All that is required is some simple HTML coding, nothing advanced about this at all, which edits the mouseover text label which is displayed next to the link being hovered over while the actual URL is displayed elsewhere.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of edits
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  • End Of The Loop This phenomenon fundamentally alters the subjective experience of time for the traveler.
    The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The series follows them and the ways their relationship alters the lives of everyone around them over the course of eight years.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of alters
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  • The 2024 James Beard Award Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker finalist, Chef Crystal Kass, transforms local ingredients into inventive pastries that stock the coffee counter each morning.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Seeing the works up close offers a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind them, as each gem captures the light and transforms everyday objects into extraordinary visions.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforms
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