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 Marshall’s revamped Stockwell III marries the two ideas, fitting a ton of features into a sleek package that looks like a mini version of the brand’s iconic amps. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Alongside the new processor, OnePlus revamped its cooling system with a vapor chamber 40% better than previous generations. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 Four years ago, after helping found Matter, Apple rebuilt HomeKit’s underlying architecture and revamped the Home app, laying a strong foundation. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 The Tigers spent a small fortune, at least $150 million, on hiring Lane Kiffin and revamping their roster. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 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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  • It is remodeled with stylish carpeting, a warm color pallet, and features an attractive tray ceiling with subtle trim work.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • One, the historic Biscayne Building, is being remodeled into what Mana said will be a building focused on fashion with showrooms and a ground-floor restaurant.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of remodel
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  • Jonatan Mose served as cinematographer, with editing handled by Martin Anthon.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • It was edited by Rachel Baye, Maureen Pao, Jeanette Woods, and Tinbete Ermyas.
    — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of edit
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  • The foods were moved to the walk-in cooler and a work order placed to repair the refrigerator.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing would lure them back to repair the fracture; not a 1998 tribute record, nor a £2 million reunion offer.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of repair
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  • The October 19 exercise tested how the vessel handled changing mission requirements and simulated machinery failures without onboard crew intervention.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the dye remained near the surface, although the share changed with the tide and the stratification of the water.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of change
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  • The two sides reworked Norvell’s deal in December 2024 after the Seminoles finished 2-10 in the program’s worst season in 50 years.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • One started out as a house song and was then reworked as a band track.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of rework
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  • The McCoys’ attorney said the house will need to be razed and completely rebuilt.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Despite a fun season, the Chicago White Sox rebuild isn’t complete.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebuild
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  • Depending on the script, an attacker could potentially steal information, modify files or install additional software.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The new generation of therapeutic peptides is chemically modified to resist breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract, where traditional peptide drugs degrade before they can be absorbed.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • And Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad wants to know why UCF was allowed to revise and resubmit its proposal (apparently after the task force had completed its work) when other groups that had been rejected were not given the same opportunity.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revamp. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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