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Retread (Verb)

Use again in altered form; "retread an old plot".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The scriptwriter tried to retread an old plot but ultimately added nothing new to the original story.
The company decided to retread their original product design and release it with a few minor improvements.
Historians often retread old legends to create new interpretations of historical events.
The author chose to retread a classic fairy tale and set it in a modern urban environment.
The movie was essentially a retread of a classic film from the 1980s, but with updated special effects.

Give new treads to (a tire).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The old tires were sent to the factory to be retread, giving them new life on the road.
To save on costs, she decided to retread her truck's tires instead of buying new ones.
Retreading your car's tires is an environmentally friendly option and can help reduce waste.
Local shops often offer to retread tires at a lower price than major retailers.
After a few years of use, the company's fleet of buses needed to retread their tires for better traction.