revamp

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
Definition of revampnext
1
as in to remodel
to make different in some way the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers

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2
as in to edit
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating revamped the short story so that it would fit better with the magazine's other offerings

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3
as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it

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Recent Examples of revamp None of this was built for West Ham United — the millions of pounds pumped in to revamp the area was for London’s greatest show, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 One key initiative has been completely revamping e-commerce due to the lack of historical and customer data. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Spirit, which has estimated that shift to premium would generate 13% more revenue per passenger, also plans to revamp its loyalty program and pursue alliances with other carriers. — Aatreyee Dasgupta, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 With the addition of defensive tackle Milton Williams in free agency coupled with the selection of Carter, the Patriots defensive line would be revamped going into Mike Vrabel’s first year as head coach. 5). — Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revamp
  1. remodel
  2. edit
  3. repair
  4. change
  5. rework
  6. rebuild
  7. modify
  8. revise
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  • According to local reports, it had been remodeled several times to update its dance floor, ambiance, lights and sound.
    — Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The proposal would remodel and add to a vacant 3,500-square-foot two-story house at 625 Wrelton Drive in Bird Rock, facing Tourmaline Beach.
    — Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of remodel
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  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Editor's note: Some responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.
    — Laura Barrero, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of edit
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  • And when repairing cars gets more expensive, so does something else: auto insurance.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Nasser had been largely repaired, but reminders of the violence were everywhere.
    — Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of repair
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  • The 20-course omakase will change seasonally and feature ingredients that Toshi forages locally.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • So any of the below snubs could change, and IndieWire understands the festival hasn’t screened all the possibilities just yet.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of change
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  • However, it was reworked entirely as a standalone series without connection to the Liev Schreiber-starrer.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But as it was developed further, it was reworked into its own standalone story.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of rework
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  • Lucas County officials have announced plans to form a task force to examine and rebuild trust in local child welfare systems.
    — Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Seeking to rebuild investor confidence and boost near-term shareholder returns, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and ramp up annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of rebuild
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  • Not a lot of people are looking at the area that is actually modified and flooded by beaver populations.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Earlier this month, Texas Representative David Spiller introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from using AI to delay, deny, or modify claims, legislation similar to what other states have brought forward.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of modify
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  • Goldman Sachs this week revised its year-end target for gold prices to $3,300, up from $3,100, underscoring how the yellow metal’s rise this year is expected to last amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • If elected, Valencia said her goals are to work to revise the budget, making communication seamless and providing more staff for mental health services.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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