as in to modify
to make different in some way
we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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Recent Examples of remodel
Walmart is planning to remodel 13 stores around Georgia, including seven in the metro Atlanta area, in 2026.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
To brighten up the attic-like second floor, the full-service design-build firm renovated and remodeled it to create two bedrooms and one bath for the homeowners’ children, inspiring exterior improvements to match.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The goal is not to remodel for the sake of remodeling.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
To brighten up the attic-like second floor, the full-service design-build firm renovated and remodeled it to create two bedrooms and one bath for the homeowners’ children, inspiring exterior improvements to match.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
The goal is not to remodel for the sake of remodeling.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodel
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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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Affordability aspects of the federal push have also been modified or removed, according to Clark and an analysis released by the National Association of Counties.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Finally, in overcoming this vexing moment, the two would establish a painterly repartee that altered the trajectory of their own work and, by extension, modern art.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Director Antoine Fuqua and screenwriter John Logan reworked the movie to conclude in 1988, before any accusations were made.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set to debut this September, Kerrigan's forthcoming book aims to transform women's approach to dating by working to establish better standards, self-worth and confidence.—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remodel. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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