Synonyms

rework

American

[ree-wurk, ree-wurk] / riˈwɜrk, ˈriˌwɜrk /

verb (used with object)

reworked, rewrought, reworking

to work or form again.

to rework gold.
to revise or rewrite.

to rework an essay.
to process again or anew for reuse.

to rework wool.

noun

an act or instance of reworking.

His latest book is merely a rework of his earlier novel.

rework British

/ riːˈwɜːk /

verb

to use again in altered form

the theme has been reworked in countless well-known poems
to rewrite or revise
to reprocess for use again

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Etymology

Origin of rework

First recorded in 1835–45; re- + work

Example Sentences

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Now, as the burger chain prepares to rework that menu starting Tuesday with even cheaper options, including some for under $3, some see the move as a strength.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

I try to go early and can always find art or furniture to rework and give new life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

To rework Karl Marx’s famous maxim, sometimes historical events can be tragedy and farce at the same time, and repeat themselves in the same register.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Officials said TikTok must rework the design of its short-form video platform over concerns it is addictive and breaches online-content rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

I loved watching her go over her lessons and rework them based on what worked and what didn't the day before.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed

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