reworked

verb

past tense of rework
1
as in modified
to make different in some way the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

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2
as in edited
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 reworked If the proportions remind you of a Porsche Cayenne EV, that’s because the two share quite a lot of the same basic engineering, albeit reworked by Bentley to suit its needs. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Inside, Adaptalux reworked battery management so Bluetooth won't drain power faster, and the pod holds its charge longer in storage. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Kygo, a Norwegian DJ, has recently reworked a track that Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland recorded with his friends as teenagers and uploaded online. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Instead, the culinary team reworked the dressing into a richer, creamier dill ranch designed to mellow the burger’s sharp briny flavors while still letting the pickles shine. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 With less shedding needed overall, Escom has also reworked its rationing schedule to put households first and ask industry to wait. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Her black Roberto Cavalli dress, from the label’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, was reworked for the star by Fausto Puglisi and featured a gold vertebrae on the back. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 This reworked Kayano 14 by Aritzia is one of the few collabs with a select few sizes still in stock for just $90. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworked
  1. modified
  2. edited
  3. remodeled
  4. revised
  5. changed
  6. altered
  7. remade
Verb
  • In addition, the pommel nut was modified to fit mass production.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The bamboo and wood fibers are modified to withstand conditions including high humidity, corrosion, salt spray, and ultraviolet radiation, according to professor Qi Chusheng, who spoke to China Green Times.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of modified
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  • The motion argues that Banks' claims ultimately amount to dissatisfaction with the amount of her interview that was included and how it was edited.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on The Sun staff before publishing.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of edited
Verb
  • The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said.
    — Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of remodeled
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  • However, the company revised guidance higher for its full-year outlook, partially boosted by $150 million in tariff refunds received during in the second quarter.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy created 23,000 jobs in July; figures for May and June were dramatically revised downward.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of revised
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  • That has changed quietly, with robots now performing important roles in operating rooms, hospital wards, rehabilitation centers, and corridors around the world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran’s own understanding of deterrence has also changed over the course of the war.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of changed
Verb
  • The California attorney general has also issued a warning to parents, and retailers, that bicycles that are altered to exceed state limitations are no longer considered legal to ride on the streets.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Carnival Conquest altered course in the Caribbean this week to assist a mariner in distress, the cruise line said.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of altered
Verb
  • In Sunny Isles Beach, another town that’s been remade by major development projects, the Bentley Residences tower is expected to be completed this year.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Of course, there are only so many bad movies that are ripe to be remade; only so many movies that are famous enough to feel like safe investments, but also flawed enough to guarantee that Hollywood executives will feel like creative geniuses for improving upon them.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Reworked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reworked. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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