REMODEL Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

remodel

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl

Definition of remodel

as in to modify

to make different in some way we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

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Recent Examples of remodel Cousins remodeled and retooled to upgrade its food and decor. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026 Throughout the program’s 11 years, students have worked on four houses, remodeling two and building two from scratch in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 He was called Snarl, the Cigar Box Frackle, and that puppet was later remodeled into Gonzo. — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 Recently remodeled with a sleek, modern design and colorful contemporary art, Seu Pizza isn't your typical old-school pizzeria. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remodel

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It’s been further modified by many factors, from today’s online publishing platforms to new means for assessing and quantifying scientific impact, and the increasingly interdisciplinary and team-based nature of research.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
SoFi reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time for unenrolled participants.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of modify

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Rodriquez said her daughter began facing bullying and body image issues, using filters on the apps to alter her face.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Critics and opposition parties accuse it of altering voter registrations to give an advantage to the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of alter

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Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Chinese leaders under Deng were able to kickstart China’s era of rapid growth through rural reforms that completely reworked Maoist economic orthodoxy.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
The Tibb reworks an ’80s sleeveless gilet (very Marty McFly).

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of rework

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Archaeologists and historians tell their stories from the ambition and ingenuity that made them, to the conflict and catastrophe that transformed them into the ruins of today.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
After posting a picture on a random rock in the Turkish highlands on Instagram, Salah has transformed the spot into a tourist attraction, with droves of fans making the pilgrimage.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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