reformulate
verb
re·for·mu·late
(ˌ)rē-ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt 
reformulated; reformulating; reformulates
: to formulate (something) again and usually in a different way
… the company reformulated its … vegetable oil from a sunflower and soybean oil blend to canola.—
Alexis Beck
Alexis Beck… a number of prepared questions may be designed with a specific interviewee in mind, but they are often reformulated during the course of the interview …—Andrew Herod
Andrew Herod
reformulation
noun
plural reformulations
The company has been channeling funds toward … reformulation of existing products to meet the rapidly changing taste of consumers pertaining to health and wellness.
—Zacks Investment Research
Zacks Investment Research
Examples of reformulate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Some food manufacturers have already reformulated products to remove Red 3.
—Phil Galewitz, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2025
The federal ban will take effect in 2027, giving manufacturers time to reformulate their products.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to reformulate their products.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Some are already reformulating with natural dyes like beet juice or turmeric and prioritize clear labeling, but others may struggle with higher costs or less vibrant results.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reformulate
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Phil Galewitz, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2025
The federal ban will take effect in 2027, giving manufacturers time to reformulate their products.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Manufacturers who use Red No. 3 in food will have until Jan. 15, 2027, to reformulate their products.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Some are already reformulating with natural dyes like beet juice or turmeric and prioritize clear labeling, but others may struggle with higher costs or less vibrant results.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reformulate
Cite this Entry
“Reformulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformulate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share