reprogram
Americanverb (used with object)
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to program someone or something, especially a computer, again or in a different way.
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to change the distribution of (funds, especially government funds) according to a new plan.
verb (used without object)
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Scientists can now reprogram certain mature cells to adopt entirely different identities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
“If something sounds too good to be true, like it promises to reprogram your DNA? It’s probably not true,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The actor was treated with CAR T-cell therapy, which uses a disabled virus to genetically reprogram human infection-fighting T-cells, enabling them to target specific cancers.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
Some people even still ask him to reprogram things for them and pay him a few thousand dollars.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
“Reset the Bureau, and reprogram them without the propaganda, without the disdain for GDs. Then they’ll never risk the memories of the people in the experiments again. The danger will be gone forever.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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