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
Examples of rework in a Sentence
The design has been completely reworked.
the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Microsoft and OpenAI have significantly reworked their partnership, ending the exclusivity that Microsoft once had over OpenAI’s tech.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
This is a great time of year to rework the bed edges in your garden.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rework
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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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