rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
reworked; reworking; reworks
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transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as
a
: revise
b
: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

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Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked. the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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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 So, his delivery has been reworked to preload his back leg, trying to keep his movement compact and powerful. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 31 July 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 Originally, the China visit was filmed for a documentary by British filmmaker Lindsay Anderson, but Ridgeley and Michael rejected his version; the footage was later reworked as WHAM! — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rework

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rework was in 1842

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rework

verb
re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
: to work again or anew: as
a
: revise entry 1 sense 2, rewrite
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use

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