verb
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to change or alter the structure, style, or form of (something)
expand and remodel the kitchen
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to model again in clay, wax, etc; remould
noun
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- remodeler noun
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“Originally built in 2004, the property underwent a significant remodel in 2023/2024, blending timeless elegance with a fresh, light-filled space tailored for today’s modern lifestyle,” the listing reads.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
During a bathroom remodel about nine years ago, contractors discovered concrete between the wood in the frame of the house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
She recently asked them to help remodel her and her husband Anthony Dominici’s Los Angeles home.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
My brother-in-law previously invested $30,000 to help us remodel the condo, but he isn’t listed on the title or loan.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
He would remodel these places, then stage a big, gala reopening, with banners and a spotlight outside.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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