rewire
verb (used with object)
to provide with new wiring.
rewiring
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present participleof rewire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"Turning neurogenesis back on may be a way to treat depression in some people by rewiring their hippocampus circuit."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Phillips, who last week talked about rewiring his rehab mindset, has already surrendered four home runs in just seven outings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
He says his rewiring of Britain will help the economy grow, but many of these solutions could take years.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The first Indian quick-commerce apps launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, piggybacking off a rewiring of urban shopping habits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Finally he brought an electrician, who chuckled as he did the rewiring.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
