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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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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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
Fidel Castro sent Cuban military and intelligence officers as bodyguards and advisors to take over Chavez’s security and revamp the Venezuelan army and spy agencies.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The criminal justice system would need to be revamped, with an emphasis on justice.
—Javier Corrales, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Street safety advocates have long pushed for the road to be revamped, but the plan hit roadblocks under Adams, who worked to scale back the project.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
One that respects civil rights and acts to revamp our immigration system.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Almost all of our neighbors have remodeled over the years and gone to double-pane windows, which screen out a lot of noise.—
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The main arena has 25% more seating, bringing the total to around 1,000, and the player lounge has been remodeled.—
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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.—
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Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.—
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Plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter These workers install and repair the systems that move water, gas, chemicals and steam in homes and businesses.—
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Swanson has already had surgeries to repair an artery in his calf and repair his tibia bone.—
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Rather than focusing only on crash performance, safety systems now need to adjust dynamically to changing vehicle states and user behavior.—
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One pro tip is to pack a clean Eclipser Hoody in your pack to change into at the end of a hike for cooling comfort on the drive home.—
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The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.—
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Last and First Tales is a collection of stories selected by the author, including some of his early writing and his more mature and celebrated work, some reworked into new versions.—
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According to a December Los Angeles Times analysis, fewer than 14 percent of homes destroyed in the Palisades have received permits to rebuild.—
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Vinjamoori explains that while general recommendations for older adults often start lower, needs increase significantly if a person is active, recovering from illness, or trying to rebuild strength.—
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City council members heard a proposal Monday night to modify the section of the Independence City Code restricting and criminalizing the ways that residents purchase, transport and consume cannabis.—
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Recently, the president has modified his message to warn of a possible crime resurgence.—
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If a case is later ruled out or reclassified, public health advisories may be revised as more information becomes available.—
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In the second movie, there were a lot of reasons to either revise, expand or do entirely new work in order to tell the story successfully.—
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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamp. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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