verb
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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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Handles were falling off and fabrics were showing their wear since a major remodel 31 years prior.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Although some have hoped that the housing affordability crisis would lead more homeowners to remodel rather than move, that hasn’t happened consistently enough to bolster home-improvement sales.
From Barron's • May 18, 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
He would remodel these places, then stage a big, gala reopening, with banners and a spotlight outside.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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