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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1
as in remodeling
to make different in some way
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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2
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 Synonyms for reworking
Noun
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025 -
Some players might need mechanical tweaks, others might need an alteration to their game plan against a certain pitcher.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The money could have also gone toward the purchase of 280 new stores, or remodeling more than 3,200 stores, according to UFCW.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Natural Grocers plans to continue its growth strategy by opening four to six new stores and relocating or remodeling two to four stores in fiscal year 2025.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Adobe’s professional video editing software is widely used by independent filmmakers, including a majority of those at Sundance this year.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Not just about the music, but filming all of my faces, hair styles, color-coordinating my outfits, and editing it all together….—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trump has repeatedly claimed that the falling out stemmed from Musk being unhappy over changes to the Electric Vehicle [EV] mandate.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
6 July 2025
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After Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett announced from the court’s mahogany bench last month that lower court judges had gone too far in pausing President Donald Trump’s changes to birthright citizenship, the court’s liberals got their turn.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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With many of the orders are the subject of legal challenges, with courts modifying or even striking them down, VanderBroek said the situation is changing daily.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The keyboard includes Shift keys, a Shift Lock key, a key for modifying characters with accents and other diacritical marks, and buttons to change the font, font size, and font type (bold, outline, italic, and more).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Whether your July itinerary entails manning the grill during a backyard barbecue, walking the coast of your local beach, or wandering cobblestone streets abroad, the right pair of comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Verb
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In a conversation with Newsweek, Goldsmith discussed the role of emerging machine-learning tools and automation in the workplace and new ways of approaching recruiting, talent strategy, and productivity in today's fast-changing times.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is pretty game-changing for consumers, and just the start of what Alexa+ will do.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.—
Susan Steade,
The Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Reworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworking. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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