1
as in to remodel
to make different in some way
the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers
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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it
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Recent Examples of revamp
General manager Jason Licht began revamping the defense by signing pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad and veteran linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom in free agency.
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Fred Goodall, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Food and drink The team tapped young-gun Singaporean chef Lynus Lin from Evernight Izakaya in London to revamp the menus, which now fuse local staples with global techniques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
As questions about transparency and cronyism swirl, Huntington Beach leaders are divided over the handling of a brand management and marketing contract aimed at revamping the city’s merchandising and licensing systems.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
But, yes, there are ways to keep interest up while revamping the product.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Fred Goodall, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Food and drink The team tapped young-gun Singaporean chef Lynus Lin from Evernight Izakaya in London to revamp the menus, which now fuse local staples with global techniques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
As questions about transparency and cronyism swirl, Huntington Beach leaders are divided over the handling of a brand management and marketing contract aimed at revamping the city’s merchandising and licensing systems.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
But, yes, there are ways to keep interest up while revamping the product.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamp
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The house next door to me could have been remodeled, and two ancient oaks could have been saved.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Adding this piece is one way to remodel your small space without too much heavy lifting.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 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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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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Then Toronto rebuilt a 12-point lead early in the third quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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While that argument continues, the soccer coach and tax accountant are rebuilding their lives — while doing their best to stay vigilant with their addictions.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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In its current form, Force of Nature features a longer chassis and revised riding position, helping Sykes better support himself under extreme loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police initially reported that 10 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised, according to CNN.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamp. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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