rework
verb
re·work
(ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 
reworked; reworking; reworks
: 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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Over the past three weeks, there have been multiple calls for boycotts, and Tractor Supply has since reworked its policies to lean in favor of the conservative interests of customers.
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 1 July 2024
See The Disruptors The ballot measure dubbed Healthy Streets L.A. compels the city to implement its own plans to rework some of its most storied boulevards and streets to make space for bicyclists and pedestrians, who die at a rate of about one every three days.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Now is a good time to remove all the bulbs and rework the bed.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
The sample term sheet also includes language about reworking terms should colleges at some point need to facilitate payment to athletes.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 27 June 2024
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 1 July 2024
See The Disruptors The ballot measure dubbed Healthy Streets L.A. compels the city to implement its own plans to rework some of its most storied boulevards and streets to make space for bicyclists and pedestrians, who die at a rate of about one every three days.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024
Now is a good time to remove all the bulbs and rework the bed.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
The sample term sheet also includes language about reworking terms should colleges at some point need to facilitate payment to athletes.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 27 June 2024
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rework
verb
re·work
(ˈ)rē-ˈwərk
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use
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