REDO Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

redo 1 of 2

noun

Definition of redo

as in repeat

the act of saying or doing over again as a way of celebrating our silver wedding anniversary, we're planning a redo of the trip we took on our honeymoon

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verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈdü

as in to remodel

to make different in some way desperately wanted to redo the red living room in soothing shades of green

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as in to repeat

to make or do again the conductor kept asking the violinist to redo that passage until he was completely satisfied

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Recent Examples of redo

Noun

The Democrats got a redo, a freebie, to try again and get someone better. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 The roughly $2-million redo included new floors, walls, soaking pools and all amenities. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Verb

After the Government Accountability Office urged the FDA to revisit the target again last January, the agency created a workgroup to redo the analysis. — Julia Ingram, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Now, the question is, is her boss, either the president of the United States or the attorney general, going to put pressure on her to go back and redo it? — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redo

Noun

The funding bill passed by a 90-6 vote in the Senate, showing that lawmakers from both political parties want to avoid a repeat of the two historic shutdowns that occurred this past year.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

The original structure was altered in the late 17th century, expanded in the 18th century, and remodeled again during the 19th and 20th centuries.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Over 130 stores are being remodeled But matching Walmart's scale is not the goal, said Jacob Aiken-Phillips, consumer research director at Melius Research.

— Nicholas P. Brown, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of remodel

Verb

Other performers have tried to replicate his command of audacious, boundary-pushing comedy, but few (if any) have succeeded.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
But many say the dual leadership structure has put the company back on track, with Brockman able to make difficult calls with an authority that the outside executives cycling through couldn’t replicate.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of replicate

Noun

Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Michelle Malkin, a gambling researcher at East Carolina University, emphasized how anticipation and rapid repetition mirror gambling mechanics.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of repetition

Verb

Otherwise, projects would be denied or required to modify plans to accommodate existing oak woodland.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Algorithms already select information, rank information, recommend information, personalize information and can participate in modifying what human beings see, believe, buy, discuss or pay attention to.

— Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of modify

Verb

Dean recalled in 2016 after the couple renewed their vows for their 50th wedding anniversary.

— Paris Close, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
My belief in the promise of the United States is endlessly renewed by the rich experiences of diverse people who moved to this nation for safety, freedom and opportunity.

— Patrice Onwuka, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of renew

Noun

The Video Assistant Referee recommended a review of the foul after replay showed that there had been no contact from Paredes on Embolo.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Slow-motion replays showed the Argentine striker using his hand to punch the ball past goalkeeper Peter Shilton, but the referee didn’t see the foul.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of replay

Verb

Dodgers’ brass has refrained from dipping into its robust pool of outfield prospects, but the open roster spot could change their thinking.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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