rework
verb
re·work
(ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 
reworked; reworking; reworks
: to work again or anew: such as
a
: revise
b
: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use
Synonyms
Examples of rework in a Sentence
The design has been completely reworked.
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
Recent Examples on the Web
Tesla will replace or rework the accelerator pedal at no charge to the customer.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Smaller wheels and reworked geometries reduce the center of gravity and turning radius, boosting maneuverability for these beefy workhorses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
After Carolina allowed 65 sacks last season (tied for second most in 2024), Morgan decided to rework the guard spots with young veterans coming off rookie contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
If more Maldivians are going to move there, its physical structure will need to be radically reworked.
—Maahil Mohamed Elke Scholiers, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Money to rework a dirt pathway along the northern portion of Vulcan Avenue.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The formerly 2-15 squad has reworked its offense and defense while attempting to keep its special teams core intact.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Speaking at a forum in Sao Paulo, Macron said the Mercosur-EU deal is outdated and needs reworking to take climate change into account.
—Mauricio Savarese, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
They can be shuffled and rearranged and reworked into any combination that makes analytical sense.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Smaller wheels and reworked geometries reduce the center of gravity and turning radius, boosting maneuverability for these beefy workhorses.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
After Carolina allowed 65 sacks last season (tied for second most in 2024), Morgan decided to rework the guard spots with young veterans coming off rookie contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
If more Maldivians are going to move there, its physical structure will need to be radically reworked.
—Maahil Mohamed Elke Scholiers, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Money to rework a dirt pathway along the northern portion of Vulcan Avenue.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The formerly 2-15 squad has reworked its offense and defense while attempting to keep its special teams core intact.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Speaking at a forum in Sao Paulo, Macron said the Mercosur-EU deal is outdated and needs reworking to take climate change into account.
—Mauricio Savarese, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
They can be shuffled and rearranged and reworked into any combination that makes analytical sense.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
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rework
verb
re·work
(ˈ)rē-ˈwərk
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use
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