REMODELING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

remodeling 1 of 2

noun

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different moved out of the apartment and into a motel during the remodeling

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remodeling

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verb

present participle of remodel

as in modifying

to make different in some way we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

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Recent Examples of remodeling

Noun

Hyaluronic acid targets hydration and barrier support, while retinol is about remodeling. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 In May, the company announced a multimillion dollar store remodeling plan nationwide, including three in the Charlotte area. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 And the more sustainable, the better, according to Lisa Quinn, interior design author and show host with over 25 years of experience in the remodeling industry. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 A week earlier the Kennedy Center Board, without congressional input or legal approval, approved an imminent, two-year closure of the venue for repairs and remodeling, with little word about the homeless or economic future of its artist affiliate. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 West Shore Home, a national home remodeling business, recently opened its first Connecticut location after reports have shown that the Hartford area is one of the hottest housing markets in the country. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 Major remodeling would have to be approved by the city’s historic commission. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Our claim is that aging is not so much molecular damage as a remodeling of the entire cell society. — Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 In some instances, these features are being adjusted a bit to appear more contemporary, explains Dallen Russell, a remodeling advisor with InSite Builders & Remodeling. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Fiddelke is also remodeling Target stores and improving staffing. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Former court jeweler Garrard takes credit for remodeling the tiara in 1937. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Most give me six answers, with goals like building a business, training for a marathon, starting a fund or remodeling a house. — Daniel Ramsey, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026 American is now remodeling cabins across the fleet and taking deliveries of new planes with interiors that feature new amenities and more premium seats. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026 But with so many styles on the market, choosing the right one can be as daunting as remodeling your kitchen itself. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 The couple chose the space in Colleyville and started remodeling during their engagement; the space opened during a soft launch in March. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 The ovary is one of the most dynamically remodeling organs in the human body. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling

Noun

Every month, those cameras capture billions of license plates and other details about cars, including makes, models, colors and any alterations.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Projects such as new construction, additions, alteration or repairs, grading, retaining and fence walls, sign permits, swimming pools, change of use and use of land permits would qualify for fast-tracking.

— City News Service, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of alteration

Verb

That permit, called a tenant improvement permit, is required for modifying or renovating the interior space of a commercial property and allowed the company to convert the former church into a crematory.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 24 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 modifying

Noun

Flock Safety announced some changes to its policies in mid-August after reports of misuse, including requiring officers to enter specific codes.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

The shift toward cost-efficiency in this round of the AI race is also linked to changing decision-makers within enterprises.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Charlotte City Council spoke with urgency in July about changing local laws so police could more easily crack down on teen takeovers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of changing

Noun

That difference was on display Wednesday in metro Atlanta when a Chinese auto parts company’s American division opened a new regional headquarters and factory.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The fundamental difference is that there is no longer a coronation, and the new monarch automatically becomes king upon the death of his predecessor.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Verb

In other words, this is about challenging students to think for themselves before introducing the life-altering capabilities of artificial intelligence into the equation.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Among the casualties are riders who suffered life-altering disabilities, fell into comas and two who died of their injuries.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of altering

Noun

Big science, big detectors One modification that NASA made included building a large focal plane, the component of the telescope that collects light, made up of 18 wide area near-infrared detectors.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
In addition to higher loan rates, new borrowing limits and the modification or phasing out of some repayment plans are also at play.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

Rather than reworking dishes every few weeks, the kitchen lets the produce dictate the experience.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Pentagon officials, in other words, need to focus on reworking how the military trains, deploys, and enables AI systems—and not just on engineering or buying them.

— Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026

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