as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
thought that the room looked no better for all the remaking and rearranging we did
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as in remodeling
to make different in some way
one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city
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as in replicating
to make or do again
yesterday's soup was so good that we decided to remake it for today's lunch
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Recent Examples of remaking
Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But this is not a remaking of the Iranian society from an American perspective.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Next in his sights is a remaking of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the fund that pays people who suffer from a rare side effect from a shot.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Since gaining Senate confirmation on March 5, Blanche has helped lead a remaking of the Department of Justice and made headlines in other ways.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 23 Jan. 2026
The Falcons kicked off their interviews for remaking of the franchise Thursday.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
His remaking of the Colonnade and the Kennedy Center takeover.
—NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Halcomb said the anticipated remaking of River Road near downtown could lead to more discoveries in 2026.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
But remaking Florida’s congressional map is a risky move for state Republicans, who face stringent redistricting rules and the hazard of turning safe GOP seats into competitive ones.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The 49ers are remaking their defensive front.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Miami is remaking its secondary, which gives Johnson an immediate opportunity to compete for a starting spot.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
That said, many Mets faithful were, heading into the season, wary of how president of baseball operations David Stearns had gone about remaking a roster that had undeniably disappointed in 2025 but was full of homegrown heroes.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Always ensure the mattress is completely dry before remaking the bed.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Sorensen and new chief executive officer Mike Doustdar have had just months to start remaking Novo as a more aggressive and fast-moving company, but investors point to two recent missteps.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
No comprehensive plan Above all, Dallasites should be asking civic leaders why a decision about City Hall is being fast-tracked when there is still no plan for the space freed by the remaking of the adjacent Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But this is not a remaking of the Iranian society from an American perspective.
—Major Garrett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Next in his sights is a remaking of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, the fund that pays people who suffer from a rare side effect from a shot.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump has made remaking and remodeling the Kennedy Center a higher priority in his second term than was perhaps expected.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
Since gaining Senate confirmation on March 5, Blanche has helped lead a remaking of the Department of Justice and made headlines in other ways.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 23 Jan. 2026
The Falcons kicked off their interviews for remaking of the franchise Thursday.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
His remaking of the Colonnade and the Kennedy Center takeover.
—NBC news, 21 Dec. 2025
Halcomb said the anticipated remaking of River Road near downtown could lead to more discoveries in 2026.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
The president is remaking courts to clear a backlog of asylum cases.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
But remaking Florida’s congressional map is a risky move for state Republicans, who face stringent redistricting rules and the hazard of turning safe GOP seats into competitive ones.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The 49ers are remaking their defensive front.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Miami is remaking its secondary, which gives Johnson an immediate opportunity to compete for a starting spot.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
That said, many Mets faithful were, heading into the season, wary of how president of baseball operations David Stearns had gone about remaking a roster that had undeniably disappointed in 2025 but was full of homegrown heroes.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Always ensure the mattress is completely dry before remaking the bed.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Spurred by drought, what was once grassland is remaking itself into a shrub desert.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Sorensen and new chief executive officer Mike Doustdar have had just months to start remaking Novo as a more aggressive and fast-moving company, but investors point to two recent missteps.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaking
Noun
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Morens faces charges of conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting, according to a Justice Department news release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smaller restaurants would also likely struggle to sustain the rent needed for a space that size, Edwards said, and costs like remodeling older kitchens could cost $500,000 to $1 million.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The project includes modifying interior space on the independent-living portion of the property at the basement level, minimal facade changes, new doors and windows, remodeling an existing unit that was abandoned and exterior improvements to site ramps.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ahead of taking on the task of replicating Michael's legendary voice and performing skills, Jaafar practiced for hours on end to sing as Michael.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fusion – replicating the power of the sun – has made major advances over the past few years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mamula noted that the findings provide a scientific basis for potential policy changes, permitting reforms, and workforce training.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster by warning that Russian attacks risk repeating history.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Freeling helped lead a Georgia team that went 11-1 in the regular season before repeating as SEC champions with a 28-7 win over Alabama and a second straight College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance in the Sugar Bowl.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That second explanation, known as dark matter, was initially favored because the addition of that one ingredient could explain all of the observed physical phenomena on a variety of scales, while modifying gravity required different modifications to align with different scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Redevelopment means modifying the former Sears building to align with Dick’s House of Sports in-store features.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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