REVAMPING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

revamping 1 of 2

noun

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different despite the extensive revamping, much of the factory's equipment is still obsolete

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

revamping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of revamp

as in remodeling

to make different in some way the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in editing

to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in repairing

to put into good shape or working order again it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of revamping

Noun

Lalas was the American holdover from Fox’s 2022 studio show — the one that necessitated such revamping. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 18 June 2026 The project is part of a broader revamping of Gulf logistics and energy routes. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 2026 Considering how much revamping has gone on this offseason, the Bucs may have answered that question for you. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026 The section that got the most revamping, and the one fans were eager to get to, was Bieber’s YouTube singalong. — Ema Sasic, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 Martin takes the lead on vocals on this revamping of a classic tune, but is eventually joined by Della Mae’s Celia Woodsmith, who brings verve to a perfect vocal contrast. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Mar. 2026 Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 The Department of Energy’s recent revamping of nuclear safety directives in collusion with the industry allows fast-tracking of construction and operation of experimental nuclear reactors. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 As much as anything else now, facing that revamping — and executing it well — is the key to what the sequel becomes. — Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025

Verb

See below for more from Variety’s Q&A with Pinto about revamping Hatchet. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The United States has begun formal talks with Mexico over revamping the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, known as USMCA. — Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Councilman Kevin O’Neill, who represents the 1st District at Large, touted that project for revamping the city’s downtown area and increasing property values in the area by millions, which leads to higher tax revenue. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 Apart from its natural beauty, the location offered them the flexibility to turn their dream wedding into a reality, with Laich taking on the task of revamping the landscape. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 With the Jets revamping its offense again, this time tapping Frank Reich as its offensive coordinator, the veteran play-caller said how important the run game will be for New York this season. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Walter has shown his financial commitment with the Dodgers by signing the league’s elite players, revamping its front offices and analytics staff. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Slusher has been revamping the business model to attract big-ticket sponsors. — Leslie Picker,ritika Shah, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Apple is reportedly considering revamping its Apple Watch lineup with new products and designs, including a circular-dial Apple Watch, a ceramic-chassis model, and a screen-free tracker. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamping

Noun

Naturally, Varnell, deemed out of touch, is resistant to the characterization and the alterations, and much of the comedy is mined from the contrast between the older and younger characters.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Implementing even a small change to an analog system involves physical alterations such as wiring, disconnections, connections and hardware validation.

— Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of alteration

Verb

Days said the focus of the project is not changing the machine's appearance or replacing a piece of Pittsburgh history, but repairing the internal components that have long been nonfunctional.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The foundation subsequently addressed some of these concerns, repairing its Mansard roof and restoring its windows and doors.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of repairing

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

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

Definition of reworking

Browse Nearby Words

revamped

revamping

revamps

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Revamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamping. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of revamping

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

recalcitrant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes