remodel
Americanverb
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to change or alter the structure, style, or form of (something)
expand and remodel the kitchen
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to model again in clay, wax, etc; remould
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Present
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remodelsimple
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remodelssimple
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have remodeledperfect
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have remodelledperfect
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has remodeledperfect
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has remodelledperfect
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am remodelingprogressive
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am remodellingprogressive
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are remodelingprogressive
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are remodellingprogressive
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is remodelingprogressive
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is remodellingprogressive
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have been remodelingperfect progressive
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have been remodellingperfect progressive
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has been remodelingperfect progressive
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has been remodellingperfect progressive
Past
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remodeledsimple
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remodelledsimple
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had remodeledperfect
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had remodelledperfect
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was remodelingprogressive
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was remodellingprogressive
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were remodelingprogressive
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were remodellingprogressive
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had been remodelingperfect progressive
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had been remodellingperfect progressive
Future
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Example Sentences
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Powell largely avoided commenting on the president’s actions until the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into the remodel this year.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The change represented by the inaugural installation at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Galleries goes far beyond a remodel.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
A lot of people coming in and picking up a mobile order still see that full store remodel and they’re like, ‘whoa, look at Starbucks.’
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
“Originally built in 2004, the property underwent a significant remodel in 2023/2024, blending timeless elegance with a fresh, light-filled space tailored for today’s modern lifestyle,” the listing reads.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Candice’s father eventually convinced her mother to let him bring in a contractor buddy to do a remodel.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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