REMODELING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

remodeling 1 of 2

noun

as in alteration

the act, process, or result of making different moved out of the apartment and into a motel during the remodeling

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remodeling

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verb

present participle of remodel

as in modifying

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

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Recent Examples of remodeling

Noun

While working for the state, records and interviews show, Perera also ran a construction and real estate business, purchasing and remodeling homes. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The Melius analysts pin their optimism on the idea that things are set to improve in the existing home market, which is where the demand for repairs and remodeling projects tends to come from. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 That combination of emotional attachment and financial incentive is driving demand for aging in place remodeling that makes an existing home work for the long run. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Nor did the opportunity to be first in line to buy a customized apartment at the Pierre after all the years of remodeling were over. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 In addition to rent relief and capital support, some of that multibillion-dollar spend will be used for remodeling restaurants. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Allen said about half the building’s interior was damaged when the roof caved in, and all remodeling work was a direct result of that incident. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Viktor started a remodeling business that provides tiling services. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Kroger is celebrating the remodeling of its store in Martinsville this week with a deal on gas. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

The star snagged the property for just $57,000 and found great joy in repeatedly remodeling it during her time there. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 Wall color sets the room’s design foundation, so a refined shade can lift it without remodeling. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 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 Typically, McDonald's chips in some support for franchisees who are remodeling their restaurants. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 That would begin with remodeling the four-story MassMutual headquarters into 178 one- and two-bedroom apartments, and sometime later building a five-story building with another 129. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 Fiddelke is also remodeling Target stores and improving staffing. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Former court jeweler Garrard takes credit for remodeling the tiara in 1937. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 Most give me six answers, with goals like building a business, training for a marathon, starting a fund or remodeling a house. — Daniel Ramsey, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remodeling

Noun

Recently, the Griffin MSI also announced plans for alterations to the North Portico where the main entrance has always been, in the form of a welcome hall.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
These bridal redesigns start at £600, with simple alteration projects closer to £200.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of alteration

Verb

Thousands of researchers are constantly modifying these setups, the OpenAI researcher added, with every change risking a compromise to the security of the test.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Curing the void Rocket Lab said the problem appears to be solved after modifying the manufacturing process again.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of modifying

Noun

The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Among the recommendations is a change that would change the village’s single-family residential districts to neighborhood residential districts, potentially opening them up to multi-unit housing.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of change

Verb

The Singapore Shipping Association also played down the prospect of a broad withdrawal of commercial shipping from the region, suggesting operators would instead adapt to changing trade conditions.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Roan also adds an new verse to the song, slightly changing the lyrics to reference a mediocre female suitor alongside Rodrigo’s original lines.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of changing

Noun

These functions can obscure crucial differences in how these activities are designed to reward users; a relatively small parlay wager can offer the possibility of an outsized, immediate payout if multiple outcomes occur.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The major difference is the old North Flag had a power reserve indicator, whereas the new one ditches that in favor of a GMT complication.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of difference

Verb

Both approaches aim to convey more information quickly, but only paraphrasing involves altering existing language.

— Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
The neutron data not only confirmed the earlier X-ray findings but also revealed new evidence without altering the ancient specimen.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of altering

Noun

Diplomats in Haiti had raised concerns about the modifications ahead of publication.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

To update the original design, from the spring 1997 couture collection, current Chanel designer Matthieu Blazy added his own touches to the silhouette—reworking it with a sweetheart neckline and a more structured shape.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
How designers are reworking the classic liner Contemporary labels are reworking traditional military liners into standalone outerwear rather than treating them solely as removable inserts.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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